Master Sustainability Science, Policy and Society

The Master’s in Sustainability Science, Policy and Society at Maastricht University is an interdisciplinary graduate programme designed to prepare students to understand and address complex sustainability challenges from an integrated perspective. It combines insights from science, policy, and society to equip you with the ability to analyse sustainability issues, conduct sustainability assessments, and contribute to sustainable transformation processes in governments, businesses, and civil society. The course emphasises systems thinking, research skills, and practical problem-solving, enabling graduates to act as effective bridge-builders across disciplines and sectors. The programme is taught in English, typically full-time for one year, and draws on an international and collaborative learning environment.