Master's
- 6 core courses (18 credits)
- 4 electives (12 credits)
- 1 project (6 credits)
Total: 36 credits
56 learning weeks full-time, 96 learning weeks part-time
US$10,000
Sustainability Development and Justice
Lead the change in sustainable development
Sustainability isn't just about the environment – it's about equity, power and creating systems that leave no one behind.
- Flexible Online Learning
- UWI Qualification
- Applications Open
- Duration
- 16–96 learning weeks (by programme level)
- Qualification
- Master's · Postgraduate Diploma · Certificate
- Study Mode
- Fully online, flexible program
- Delivery
- Technology-powered, borderless learning
- Applications
- Open
- Tuition
- US$3,500 – US$10,000
Leading just transitions
The ISDJ's Sustainable Development and Justice program is built for those ready to transform the way the world works.
This fully online program empowers you to lead just transitions across communities, institutions and industries by integrating climate action, social equity, economic innovation and reparative development. Designed for leaders in policy, advocacy, enterprise and education, this program is your platform to drive impact at scale – from the Caribbean to the world.
Why choose Sustainable Development and Justice at the ISDJ?
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Justice is the foundation
Our approach is rooted in empathy, equity and reparation. Sustainability at the ISDJ is holistic, addressing poverty, health, climate, gender and governance through an intersectional lens.
Justice is the foundation
Our approach is rooted in empathy, equity and reparation. Sustainability at the ISDJ is holistic, addressing poverty, health, climate, gender and governance through an intersectional lens.
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Global thinking, Caribbean leadership
We deliver sustainability education from those who understand the consequences of inaction. From small island resilience to global negotiations, Caribbean expertise drives real-world relevance.
Global thinking, Caribbean leadership
We deliver sustainability education from those who understand the consequences of inaction. From small island resilience to global negotiations, Caribbean expertise drives real-world relevance.
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Interdisciplinary and systems-focused
This isn't siloed learning. You'll connect environmental science, economics, law, policy and activism to solve complex global challenges.
Interdisciplinary and systems-focused
This isn't siloed learning. You'll connect environmental science, economics, law, policy and activism to solve complex global challenges.
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Designed for impact
Whether you're shaping policy, building business or mobilising communities, you'll leave ready to translate the SDGs into bold, actionable strategies.
Designed for impact
Whether you're shaping policy, building business or mobilising communities, you'll leave ready to translate the SDGs into bold, actionable strategies.
Who Should Apply
Policy analysts, advocates and legal professionals
working on governance, human rights, rule of law or institutional reform who want to deepen their expertise and expand their impact at the national, regional or international level
Conflict resolution and peacebuilding practitioners
in government, civil society or international organisations who need advanced analytical tools and strategies to address violence, insecurity and social inequity
International development specialists
focused on governance, accountability and SDG 16 who want a globally competitive qualification grounded in the realities of the Global South
Public sector professionals and community organizers
in the Caribbean and beyond who are working to build more just, inclusive and peaceful societies and need the knowledge and skills to lead that work more effectively
What you'll learn
- Theories and frameworks of sustainable development and justice
- Policy innovation and governance for the SDGs
- Climate change, resource management and environmental law
- Equity, inclusion and intersectionality in sustainable transitions
- Systems thinking, leadership and change management
- Monitoring and evaluation of sustainable development initiatives
SDGs for this Programme
This programme connects sustainable development and justice to the Sustainable Development Goals — turning strategy into systemic change.
Careers with purpose
ISDJ graduates lead in roles such as:
- Sustainability policy advisor
- ESG and CSR strategist
- Programme director at NGOs and IGOs
- Environmental justice advocate
- Development consultant or researcher
- Impact evaluation and reporting lead
You won't just study systems – you'll learn how to change them.
Programme Levels
Postgraduate Diploma
- 5 core courses (15 credits)
- 2 electives (6 credits)
Total: 21 credits
32 learning weeks full-time, 56 learning weeks part-time
US$7,500
Postgraduate Certificate
- 4 core courses (12 credits)
Total: 12 credits
16 learning weeks full-time, 32 learning weeks part-time
US$3,500
Detailed course information is available in the programme brochure.
Download brochureAdmissions Requirements
Select the entry pathway that matches your qualifications and experience.
- At least a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a university acceptable to The UWI
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Some programme options may require specific degrees for matriculation
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Join the movement
At the ISDJ, sustainable development is justice in action. We're building a new generation of leaders who think globally, act locally and disrupt inequity at its roots.
Apply now and help shape a just, sustainable future for all
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