66 Sustainability and Environment Postgraduate Certificate Degree Programs

The role of the circular economy expert has become increasingly important, as a professional capable of incorporating a strategic, technological, and managerial vision into the new paradigm of the European Union's production system. This professional profile is able to generate and implement actions within society, government, and industry to lead the transition to a more sustainable economy.

The world is at a turning point, with humanity facing unprecedented global challenges. In this postgraduate certificate in Global Development, you'll explore historical and contemporary theories about global development and critically examine their role in shaping development policy and practice, the opportunities and challenges humanity faces in tackling global challenges and bringing about positive change. 

This Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Management course addresses the everyday concerns of environmental protection, natural resource management and rapidly changing environmental legislation and policy. You will explore biophysical, social, political and economic factors from local to global level, and develop the skills you need to participate creatively in the process of improving environmental performance in your context.

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international Postgraduate Certificate in Global Studies awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.

The world is at a turning point with humanity facing unprecedented Global Challenges. This postgraduate certificate in global development management critically engages with the complex and contested policies and practices of ‘development’ whilst helping you build the core knowledge and capacities you need to analyse, evaluate and manage humanity’s efforts to bring about positive change.

Huge challenges need urgent solutions. Learn about both and become part of the solutions! Global climate change is mainly caused by emissions due to peoples’ daily energy uses. ‘Think globally, act locally’ is necessary to trigger urgent and drastic changes.

The RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) is a flexible, modular approach to achieving veterinary postgraduate qualifications. Credits are awarded by RCVS and not the University of Edinburgh, which means the programme is not eligible for a University of Edinburgh award.

Environmental crises and sustainability are fundamentally connected to both global economic and policy processes and local contexts. You will develop the ability to critically analyse these global to local drivers of change and to design evidence-based policy responses to advance equitable, inclusive, and impactful solutions to sustainability challenges. 

Biogas is a renewable energy source produced from organic waste such as livestock manure, agricultural residues, and food waste. When refined, it becomes biomethane: a clean, versatile fuel with the same applications as fossil-based natural gas, but much more sustainable. This technology allows us to utilize local resources, reduce emissions, and move toward a circular energy model.

This fully online postgraduate course aims to meet the demand for advanced, up-to-date training in the clinical management of small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and ornamental fish. The programme brings together internationally recognised lecturers with extensive academic and practical experience

Data is absolutely everywhere - it is all around us and continually growing. Huge data sources are increasing exponentially, but there are too few people with the specific skills and understanding to process the abundance of information available to inform the best ways forward in tackling pressing global challenges.

Designed for current and aspiring climate and development professionals, this programme builds exceptional analytical skills, allowing you to identify low-carbon pathways, address climate impacts, and shape effective adaptation. 

The course is taught by academic experts from a range of disciplines, and is led by the Green Healthcare Hub, a world leading research centre for environmental sustainability established at BSMS in 2025. Our PG Cert provides an overview of this nascent field of enquiry, as well as skills analysis of environmental footprint of health systems, processes and pathways, and the tools and mechanisms to support change.

The MPhil in Architecture and Urban Design (Projective Cities) is an 18-month research and design programme that examines questions at the intersection of architecture, urban design and planning.

The post-baccalaureate program in Offshore Wind Energy Engineering provides a pathway for students from other disciplines to pursue the MS and/or Ph.D. degree program at Tufts. Students enroll in graduate-level courses alongside other engineering students to learn the core concepts of the industry. Credits earned may be transferred to the MS and/or Ph.D. program in Offshore Wind Energy Engineering at Tufts. Students in the Offshore Wind Energy Engineering program receive world-class training in wind policy, technical applications, and project management to prepare them for jobs in the global industry, academia, and the public sector.