Starting October 2027: Apply before Jul 2027Starting January 2028: Apply before Nov 2027 (National; estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.) Apply before Oct 2027 (International; estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.)Language
English. IELTS: 6.5.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sustainable Development
Overview
This Sustainable Development programme offered by De Montfort University supports original research into the transition towards more sustainable societies, economies, and energy systems. Candidates investigate issues related to resource use, sustainable design, communities, organisations, environmental management, and sustainability policy, generating knowledge that contributes to long-term social, economic, and environmental well-being.
Key Facts
Research is delivered through an interdisciplinary training environment that integrates expertise from multiple academic disciplines and encourages engagement with practitioners, policymakers, local authorities, businesses, and community organisations. Students develop advanced research, evaluation, and change-management capabilities while applying participatory and action-based approaches to real-world sustainability challenges.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Design
- Resource Efficiency
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Communities and Organisations Research
- Systems Thinking and Sustainability
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Smart Grid Systems
- Electric Vehicles
- Energy Management
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should complete the Application Form and submit it to De Montfort University. Reference forms should be passed to the two referees for completion.
- It is possible for students based overseas to study on the 'International Programme' where the students spends almost all their time in their home country. However, the admission requirements for such students are higher than they are for students who study in Leicester, an experienced local supervisor to the student is also required.
Tuition Fees
- International: 30,451 AUD / year (≈ 16,000 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,969 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Leicester, United Kingdom: 1,429-2,714 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
