Requirements of Applicants
Besides enthusiasm and commitment, applicants must have:
• A 2:1 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree from a recognised university;
• A minimum of three years' work experience;
• Demonstrable enthusiasm and/or aptitude for sustainability leadership;
• Good ability in written and spoken English language. Read about the University Board of Graduate Studies' English language requirements;
• Endorsement from your employer or, if independent, from an organisation that will be the focus of your work on the Programme;
• Access to appropriate computer technology and internet software; and
• The ability to pay the course fees or to identify a sponsoring institution.
Documents to be Submitted with Your Application
Download an example list of documents that were required to be submitted with the online application form for the Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership 2012–14.
Eligibility
Please contact the Programme Manager for advice if you are uncertain about your eligibility. If you email a copy of your curriculum vitae, we can give you an initial indication of whether we believe the course will suit you.
Fees
The programme fee (which is VAT-exempt) for the Masters is £9,000 per year (i.e. £18,000 in total), excluding travel, accommodation and subsistence costs. The Masters fee covers the cost of joining a College, which is a requirement for all Cambridge postgraduate students. This will most likely be Wolfson College, which caters specifically for postgraduate and part-time students.
PCSB Almuni
The total fee for PCSB alumni reduces to £6,900 per year (i.e. £13,800 in total).
Funding
CPSL does not provide scholarship funding for the Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership, and participants are not eligible to apply for the Cambridge Trusts.
We have put together a list of possible sources of funding, including the University of Cambridge and other organisations.
Terms and Conditions
Acceptance on to a Programme
Acceptance on to a programme is by application and selection only. All applications are reviewed by the Selection Committee, which seeks to achieve the optimum balance of participants on each programme in terms of geographical spread, industry sector, gender, and area of expertise.
Delegate Participation
The CPSL seminar/workshop process involves group work which can be disrupted by the absence of a delegate from any part of the event. Participants are therefore required to be in residence on-site throughout the programme and be able to attend all sessions.
Membership of the Cambridge Sustainability Network is also conditional upon full attendance.
Applying for a Visa for Entering or Studying in the United Kingdom
Please note that all programme participants are responsible for arranging their own visa for entry into the UK, should one be required. CPSL can provide an official invitation letter for the programme in order to facilitate the obtaining of a visa specifically for the dates on which the programme takes place. If you will require this, please contact us no less than four weeks prior to the programme date.
Payment
Programme places are to be guaranteed with a purchase order number or credit card details. Invoices are payable within 30 days of invoice date.
Bursaries
On certain programmes, a limited number of bursaries are available to support the participation of delegates from developing or emerging economies, or from the public sector or NGOs who would otherwise be unable to participate.
Cancellation
Cancellations are nonrefundable, however a 25% discount may be offered on a future or alternative programme. A request to transfer will be subject to the Selection Committee's approval and may not be possible.
Programme places are not transferable to other participants; substitutions will be accepted only at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
Accompanying Spouses/Wider Participation
Unfortunately it is not possible to cater for accompanying spouses or other guests. The seminars are very intensive, and numbers of participants restricted, thus only delegates and speakers may attend the sessions.
Non-Payment
In the event of non-payment, we reserve the right to refuse admittance to programme events. Within accredited programmes, submitted assignments will not be assessed and the candidate will not be recommended for an award of credit.