Global Governance and Sustainable Development MA
About This Programme
Global governance, sustainability and human rights: policy, climate justice, environmental governance and development.
Course Highlights
- Global governance, sustainable development and human rights.
- Options across climate justice, environmental law, migration and cities.
- A 60-credit research dissertation.
- A UK Middlesex University degree delivered at the Dubai campus.
What You'll Study
Taught on campus. 180 credits including a dissertation.
Compulsory Modules
- Sustainable Development and Human Rights (15 Credits)
- Environmental law and governance (30 credits)
- Global governance for sustainable development (30 credits)
- Intersectionality in practice (15 credits)
- Research and Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules
- Climate justice (15 credits)
- Cities and sustainable development (15 credits)
- Integrated work and learning (15 credits)
- Migration debates and governance (15 credits)
- Foreign Policy and Geopolitical Risks in a Changing World Order (15 credits)
- Business and Human Rights (15 credits)
- WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ON YOUR MA GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.
- ‘Sustainable development is at the heart of global policies.’
- Why Study MA Global Governance and Sustainable Development?
- COURSE OVERVIEW
- INTAKE
- DURATION
- ATTENDANCE
- COURSE LEADER
Entry Requirements
Careers
The MA Global Governance and Sustainable Development programme provides students with specialised knowledge and practical skills relevant for a range of new career opportunities or career progression in their current workplaces. Career prospects for candidates with postgraduate qualifications in Global Governance and Sustainable Development are quite promising in the region and internationally due to the strong emphasis being placed on sustainability. Due to increasing global interconnectedness and awareness by decision makers of the complex and compounding threats to sustainability currently facing the world, individuals with this qualification will be able to transition easily between the public, private, and third sector (ie government, business, and non-profit) in their career. Graduates may consider rewarding careers with international agencies such as the United Nations and its sub-agencies or the World Bank and similar institutions. Private business organisations that operate in multi-national markets in every area ranging from health and education to environmental protection and cultural affairs to banking employ professionals with the knowledge and skills developed in this programme. The programme would position graduates well for positions in Corporate Social Responsibility, Government Relations, Research, Policy, PR and outreach, and a variety of ‘analyst’ positions (risk analyst, political analyst, and market analyst). Middlesex University’s Careers and Employability Service offers postgraduate students support in planning their career.75:["$
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), and by Dubai's KHDA. The degree is awarded by Middlesex University in the UK (QAA-reviewed).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Arts (MA)
Start Date
January, September
Typical Offer
An honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent
Duration
1 year
Qualification
MA
Subject Area
Social Sciences
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 76,491/yr
Total tuition is AED 76,491 (inclusive of VAT). All students receive a minimum 10% academic scholarship, with further scholarships and grants available.