Overview

At the Prosperity, People and Planet programme at UCL you explore how to design systems that support thriving ecosystems and just societies within planetary boundaries, equipping you for a career creating a better future for people and planet.

Today’s ecological and social crises demand a new understanding of how economies are embedded within society and the rest of nature. The Prosperity, People and Planet MSc offers new transdisciplinary ways of understanding, designing and governing societies within planetary boundaries. You will learn about inclusive prosperity as a new vision for how interdependent people and planet can thrive together, and apply that vision in careers across sustainable business, policy, social enterprise and education.

The foundation of your career

This transdisciplinary MSc equips you with the critical understanding and practical tools to solve the complex interconnected problems facing today’s world. This broad yet practical background is highly valued in today’s rapidly changing world.

This enables you to pursue career paths in a range of sectors, including local and national government, social enterprises, NGOs, education, and businesses. You might also pursue PhD research or work within academic and research institutions.

Graduates from the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity have gone on to work with Austrade (Australian Trade and Investment Commission), CAB International, Carbon Craft, Council on Foreign Relations, London Borough of Hackney, London Borough of Waltham Forest, PwC, Sia Partners, WaterAid Pakistan and WeAreWaterloo and more.

Graduates have also continued to collaborate with us, working with networks and projects hosted at the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-23, alumni testimonials, LinkedIn).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Atelier: Prototyping Natural Prosperity

Prosperity, People and Planet: Conceptual Frameworks

Prosperous and Inclusive Planetary Futures

Research Methods for Natural and Planetary Prosperity

Debt, Finance and Prosperity

China and Global Prosperity

Urban Futures and Prosperity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management View 137 other Masters in Environmental Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

A first or upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard from a recognised higher education institution.

Evidence of extensive experience may be considered in lieu of the above, subject to approval.

Tuition Fees

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35400 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

21500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Stratford-upon-Avon

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

The foundation of your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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