MSc Global Challenges

Meet our students

Students are studying Global Challenges all over the world, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the programme.

Studying Global Challenges from across the world

Our students are studying Global Challenges all over the world, including: Australia, Brunei, Iceland, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mozambique, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, South Sudan, Sudan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America.

They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the programme:

  • degrees in a wide range of disciplines across the arts and humanities; the social, natural and physical sciences; and medicine
  • many are working at senior and junior levels in development, environment and health NGOs and agencies, or have related roles in multinational businesses and the public sector
  • others have senior and junior roles in 'mainstream' organisations, working in areas such as communications, finance, human resources, investment management, IT, project management, sales and marketing.

What our students say

Don't just take our word for it - hear what our students have to say:

Jenni Argent

Jenni was the winner of Best Overall Performance in MSc Global Challenges Online Learning in 2020.

Amanda Meyer

Hear from Amanda, who chose to study the MSc Global Challenges (Online Learning) because she needed maximum flexibility to fit her studies around her circumstances.

David was interested in the MSc's multidisciplinary approach and the flexible nature of online learning meant he could fit his studies around his full time job.

Constance Mbala Mwakio

Constance graduated in 2020, and was drawn to Edinburgh by the unique structure of the MSc Global Challenges programme.