The program and the prestige with Imperial College drove me to selecting this course. I also believe that the job market in the sustainability sector is booming at present. The UK is becoming a hub for environmental investments which in turn could create a plethora of jobs.
Course Curriculum
The course is incredibly Interdisciplinary. The first semester focuses on a broad coverage of environmental topics such as law, policy-making, economics, ecology, data-science, psychology, and others. The second semester is the option term in which students will specialise in topics of their choice (determined at entrance). The third semester is a thesis term in which students work with faculty and potentially an external organisation to develop a dissertation.
Exams
2:1 Undergraduate Degree in any relevant subject (STEM, Business, Social Science)
Placement
90% of students are employed by the end of the program. Students typically work in environmental consultancies or government roles. The starting salaries are roughly 30,000 pounds per year and go up to 50,000 pounds per year.
Internship
I work part time at an Environmental Consultancy called Article 13. I hope to do my thesis with this company too.
Fees
26,500 pounds for International Students.
Scholarship
N/A
Faculty
The staff contains members from a wide array of backgrounds within STEM, law, business, and social sciences. There are approximately 10-12 teaching staff and another 12-15 research staff who have postdoctoral and PhD students that work on a panoply of subjects. The staff are well adept to course content and teach content in a unique and developed manner.
Campus Life
The course is at South Kensington campus. There are approximately 170 students in the program (2021) who come from all around the world. The gender ratio is 2:1 for females to males. Everyone on the course is keen to socialise through departmental events and also make attempts to meet regularly. The facilities at South Ken include a library which provides all resources needed for coursework.
Hostel
Accommodation must be arranged externally- no on campus housing available for master's students. Rental near Imperial College costs roughly 200-250 pounds per week. Residences further away can cost 150-200 pounds per week.
