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MSc Sustainability in Behaviour Change, MSc, Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)

the United Kingdom

Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScFull-time, Part-time, Distance, Modular18 monthsSeptemberGBP 6980 totalGBP 8330 total
MScPart-time, Distance, Modular30 monthsSeptemberGBP 6980 totalGBP 8330 total

About MSc Sustainability in Behaviour Change, MSc - at Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)

t is becoming clear that major systemic, political and societal changes are necessary to move towards true sustainability to address the serious consequences of environmental and climatic change.

Get to grips with sustainability and behaviour change theories at all levels: personal, organisational, community, institutional and governmental, drawing on theories of behavioural science and social and systems models.

Key areas of study

Studying Sustainability and Behaviour Change will enable you to:

  • Explore behaviour change through case studies from across the world
  • Focus on cities, governance structures and policy, and interventions at community and individual level
  • Examine the role of public perceptions of environmental risk management and attitudes to behaviour change;
  • Learn about the skills required to facilitate the necessary behavioural changes through successful communication and engagement strategies
  • Develop your own skills in leadership and communication

Modules

When studying this course as an MSc you will need to study the 30 credit Sustainability and Adaptation: Concepts and Planning module plus 3 additional core modules and 3 optional modules before undertaking a dissertation. Please click on the module descriptions below for information about each module.

Core modules

  • Sustainability and Adaptation: Concepts and Planning
  • Theoretical Approaches to Transformational Social Change
  • Communicating Transformational Social Change
  • Environmental Politics and Economics
  • MSc Dissertation

Optional modules

  • Buildings and People
  • Cities and Communities
  • Energy Provision
  • Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
  • Food Production and Consumption
  • Applied Project
  • Work-based Project

This course is created and delivered by CAT and is validated by Liverpool John Moores University.

Why study at CAT?

Benefit from over 40 years’ sustainability experience

CAT is a world-leading eco-centre and a pioneer in researching and teaching practical solutions for sustainability, with over 40 years’ experience in low-impact building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable food production, natural resources management and more.

Immersive learning

The taught eight-week modules offer an immersive learning experience through lectures, talks, seminars and workshops delivered by our expert in-house staff, with specialist insights from visiting lecturers from industry and academia.

Practical sessions are part of the programme of module teaching weeks at CAT, allowing you to get hands-on with sustainable building materials and energy efficiency.

Many modules are shared with our other postgraduate courses, providing you with a rich learning experience with your peers.

Distance and blended learning

Students can decide on a module-by-module basis whether they want to study on-site or via distance. Allowing you more flexibility to fit study around your life and existing commitments.

Our distance learning resources are also available to students studying on-site. Students studying on-site or via distance will be able to interact and share ideas and expertise via the online learning environment and discussion apps, helping to create a richer learning environment.

Flexible study options

Courses can be studied full or part time and our courses structure allows you to choose the mode and level of study that suits you, helping you fit your studies around other commitments.

Full-time study at MSc level will allow you to complete the course in 18 months. Part-time study at MSc level will allow you to complete the course over a recommended 3 years.

Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day, contact us for more information or apply today.

Visit the Sustainability and Behaviour Change MSc page on the Centre for Alternative Technology website for more details!

Entry requirements

MSc Sustainability and Behaviour Change is intended to cater for a broad range of interests. For acceptance onto the programme the following requirements apply:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Students who do not possess formal qualifications but who can demonstrate that they have gained appropriate knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard and that they will benefit from and contribute to the programme, may be accepted - if you're unsure if you meet this requirement, please get in touch.
  • In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required.

Application to this programme can only be made on line .

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