Build specialist knowledge for a more ethical and sustainable economy.

Study the moral, economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainable development, policy and governance.

Best suited to: Sustainability professionals, policy practitioners, development specialists, public and private-sector leaders and graduates seeking advanced study.

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Develop advanced understanding of Islamic economics, banking, financial structures, risk and product development.

Best suited to: Banking and finance professionals, accountants, fintech specialists, graduates and professionals seeking to enter Islamic finance.

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Combine ethical finance with entrepreneurship, business development and the practical challenges of building values-led ventures.

Best suited to: Entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders, finance professionals, advisers and aspiring innovators.

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Semester 1: 12 October-18 December 2026
Semester 2: 11 January-26 March 2027

Semester 1: 11 January-26 March 2027
Semester 2: 5 April-18 June 2027

Semester 1: 5 April-18 June 2027
Semester 2: 28 June-10 September 2027

Explore sustainable development through moral, economic, environmental and social perspectives. This Level 11 qualification is designed to help learners critically examine the policies, values and institutions shaping sustainable development in contemporary society.

Who is this programme for?

This programme may be particularly relevant to professionals and graduates working in sustainability, public policy, governance, development, corporate responsibility, ethical business, charities, public services and values-led organisations.

What you will gain

• Critically examine the relationship between moral economy and sustainable development.
• Evaluate key theories, frameworks and strategies used within sustainable development debates.
• Explore the policy and management implications of values, beliefs and ethical principles.
• Engage with contemporary environmental, economic, social and governance challenges.
• Develop the research, analysis and independent thinking expected at master’s level.
• Apply your learning to professional practice, policy development or further academic study.

Compulsory modules

• Research Skills and Project Report
• Sustainable Development: Discourse and Policy
• Moral Economy and Finance

Optional modules

• Sustainable Governance and Democracy
• Civic Institutions and Sustainable Development
• Development Policy and Application
• Sustainability and Ethics
• Theoretical and Practical Entrepreneurship

Optional modules are subject to availability and cohort viability. The final combination will be confirmed at the beginning of the programme.

Career and progression relevance

The programme can strengthen the knowledge and analytical skills relevant to sustainability, policy, governance, development, ethical business and related professional settings. It may also support progression to further postgraduate study. Any specific progression arrangements with partner universities will be confirmed before publication.

Entry requirements

Applicants would normally hold an honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent qualification. Relevant professional experience may also be considered, and applicants who do not meet the standard academic requirements may be invited to an interview.

Fee and scholarship

Standard online tuition fee: £2,500. Eligible applicants may receive a £750 scholarship, reducing the fee to £1,750.

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Develop an advanced understanding of Islamic economics, banking and finance, and explore how Islamic financial principles are applied within contemporary institutions, products and professional practice.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is designed for banking and finance professionals, accountants, auditors, fintech specialists, business and finance graduates, and people who want to enter or progress within the Islamic finance sector.

What you will gain

• Develop critical knowledge of Islamic economics, finance and banking.
• Understand the principles and structures underpinning Islamic financial products and institutions.
• Examine banking, insurance, accounting, auditing and risk within an Islamic finance context.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to contemporary financial and commercial challenges.
• Explore financial product development and models for raising finance.
• Complete an applied research project focused on a relevant issue within Islamic finance.

Compulsory modules

• Applied Islamic Banking and Insurance
• Research Skills and Project Report
• Islamic Moral Economy and Finance or Moral Economy and Finance

Optional modules

• Islamic Accounting and Auditing
• Prototyping and Product Development in Islamic Finance
• Risk Management in Islamic Finance
• Raising Finance: Islamic Financial Models and Institutions
• Raising Finance: Ethical Financial Models and Institutions

Optional modules are subject to student preference, availability and the viability of the cohort.

Career and progression relevance

The programme is intended to strengthen specialist knowledge for roles and professional development within banking, finance, insurance, accounting, auditing, fintech and related sectors. It can also provide a foundation for further postgraduate study.

Entry requirements

Applicants would normally hold an honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent qualification. Relevant professional experience may also be considered, and applicants who do not meet the standard academic requirements may be invited to an interview.

Fee and scholarship

Standard online tuition fee: £2,500. Eligible applicants may receive a £750 scholarship, reducing the fee to £1,750.

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Develop advanced knowledge of ethical finance while building the entrepreneurial thinking, practical insight and critical skills needed to create or support values-led ventures.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is designed for entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders, finance professionals, advisers, graduates and people who want to connect commercial decision-making with ethics, sustainability and positive social impact.

What you will gain

• Develop a critical understanding of ethical finance and moral economy.
• Explore entrepreneurship, commercial law, management and business ethics.
• Apply academic frameworks to real entrepreneurial and financial challenges.
• Examine ethical approaches to raising finance, business growth and sustainability.
• Strengthen cross-cultural and values-led management thinking.
• Complete an applied project report focused on a business opportunity or venture challenge.

Compulsory modules

• Moral Economy and Finance
• Research Skills and Project Report
• Theoretical and Practical Entrepreneurship

Optional modules

• Raising Finance: Ethical Financial Models and Institutions
• Managing and Assessing Growth and Constraints in Small Businesses
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Sustainability and Ethics

Optional modules are subject to availability and cohort viability.

Career and progression relevance

The programme can support professional development in ethical finance, entrepreneurship, business leadership, sustainability, consultancy, innovation and values-led enterprise. It may also support progression to further postgraduate study. Any named progression arrangements will be reconfirmed before publication.

Mentoring

Where confirmed for the new cohort, students will be supported by experienced academics and entrepreneurs who can provide guidance across the duration of the programme. [Confirm whether mentoring remains part of the current delivery model.]

Entry requirements

Applicants would normally hold an honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent qualification. Relevant professional experience may also be considered, and applicants who do not meet the standard academic requirements may be invited to an interview.

Fee and scholarship

Standard online tuition fee: £2,500. Eligible applicants may receive a £750 scholarship, reducing the fee to £1,750.

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Choose Islamic Banking & Finance for specialist Islamic financial practice; Ethical Finance & Entrepreneurship for values-led business and venture development; or Moral Economy & Sustainable Development for sustainability, governance, policy and development.

Yes. The campaign promotes fully online study. Final teaching times and live-session arrangements will be confirmed for each cohort.

Applicants would normally hold an honours degree or equivalent. Relevant professional experience may also be considered, depending on the programme.

Optional modules depend on availability, student preference and the viability of the cohort.

Eligible applicants may request consideration for the 2026 Professional Development Scholarship as part of the admissions process.

The online route is intended to support professionals balancing study with other responsibilities. The expected weekly commitment will be shown once the final timetable is confirmed.

Some programmes have previously offered progression routes. Any current named pathways will be checked and confirmed before publication.