Sustainability Science: Governance and Law (MA)

This English-language, interdisciplinary Master's programme trains students to design and implement governance approaches that advance sustainable development at scales from local communities to international institutions. It combines theoretical perspectives with applied methods so students can understand how policies, legal frameworks and institutional arrangements shape sustainability outcomes and social transformation.

The curriculum emphasizes the role of governance in politics and law, exploring how rules, decision-making processes and regulatory instruments can be used to steer societies toward sustainability. Practical application is a strong focus: students learn to translate governance concepts into real-world interventions and policy advice.

Graduates are prepared for roles in the public sector, think tanks and civil society organisations where they can act as change agents in sustainability policy and practice. The programme is particularly relevant for students interested in shaping governance processes, engaging with legal and political dimensions of sustainability, and working across disciplines to tackle complex societal challenges.

Who this programme is for (key entry characteristics)

• Applicants aiming for careers in the public sector, policy research (think tanks) or civil society organisations
• Students interested in the intersection of sustainability, politics and law, and in applying governance tools to societal transformation
• Learners prepared to engage in interdisciplinary study and practical problem-solving
• Those able to study in English and work in international policy or governance contexts

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Graduates are prepared for roles in public administration, policy and regulatory bodies, think tanks, non-governmental and civil society organisations, and international institutions where knowledge of sustainability governance and law is needed. Typical functions include policy advisor, sustainability officer, analyst or consultant working on governance and regulatory issues.

The programme's mix of legal, political and practical training also supports further academic research or roles in advocacy and advisory settings where designing and implementing sustainability policies across different scales is required.