Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Development
Department of Development Studies
PGCert Global Sustainability (Online)
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Key information
Key information
- Duration
- 2 years (accelerated) or 3 years
- Start of programme
- September 2026 or January 2027
- Attendance mode
- Part time
- Location
- SOAS Online
- Fees
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PGCert: £4,000
- Course code
- POD-GLSUSC1PD, POD-GLSUSC1PD
Course overview
The online PGCert Global Sustainability at SOAS will prepare you to lead change in a complex world.
Environmental crises and sustainability are fundamentally connected to both global economic and policy processes and local contexts. You will develop the ability to critically analyse these global to local drivers of change and to design evidence-based policy responses to advance equitable, inclusive, and impactful solutions to sustainability challenges.
Alongside core modules, students can study across a range of related topics from across disciplines such as development studies, politics, law and anthropology. Combining rigorous academic training with real-world applications, the programme enables students to turn theory into action.
Studying at SOAS
We're ranked 2nd in the world for Development Studies and 2nd in the world for Academic Reputation in Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2026). Gain a global perspective unlike any other from a world-renowned university based in the heart of London.
Study Tours
All postgraduate students can take part in our Study Tours and explore the world. Destinations include New Delhi, Lahore, Seoul, Luang Prabang, Almaty, Bishkek, Kigali, Johannesburg, and Doha. For more information, see our Study Tours page.
Structure
Full module information coming soon.
You can study this programme as an:
- MSc: six modules
- Postgraduate Diploma: four modules
- Postgraduate Certificate: two modules
Year 1
Teaching and learning
Each module is 14 weeks long and represents 300 hours of learning: 100 hours of assessment preparation and 200 hours of directed and self-directed learning with extensive teacher contact throughout.
Assessment
Instead of exams, we use a range of assessment methods designed to reflect different learning styles and develop real-world employability skills, giving you a real opportunity to demonstrate what you’ve learned.
Our new online learning portfolio offers a mix of innovative practical projects, such as creating a policy brief or fact-checking generative AI; participation activities like video presentations and feedback; and reflective written work.
Fees and funding
Discounts and flexible payment options
We offer alumni and corporate discounts, plus flexible payment options. Eligible alumni receive £1,000 off their first postgraduate year. Groups of two or more employees from the same company get 10% off, subject to verification. Students can also pay fees in two or three instalments if needed.
Find out more on the Online learning discounts and scholarships page.
Employment
We know you’re choosing this programme to advance your career and make a real difference in the world. That’s why we embed employability in every module and offer a range of innovative assessment methods. Graduates leave with:
- Substantial independent projects that demonstrate applied expertise.
- The ability to articulate the value of their degree to employers or future collaborators.
- A range of practical skills valued by employers.
You’ll develop critical thinking, communication, research, digital skills and much more. These attributes are valued across sectors including public policy, international development, business, sustainability, media, and NGOs.
