Study an MSc in Climate Change Management at the University of Edinburgh. Our postgraduate degree programme provides you with expertise, knowledge and skills in the management, economics and science of climate change, and is taught by leading experts in climate change.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as environmental sciences, management, social sciences, energy, sustainability, earth sciences, physical sciences, geology, geography, economics, biology, health sciences, engineering, business administration, or finance.
We may also consider degrees in other disciplines if you can demonstrate how it is relevant to the programme, or if you have relevant work experience in a related field.
We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, if you have substantial, related professional experience.
International qualifications
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Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Dissertation in Climate Change Management
PGGE11308
60 credits
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
PGGE11126
20 credits
Foundations of climate science and politics (on campus)
PGGE11298
20 credits
Professional Climate Change Skills and Methods
PGGE11306
20 credits
Climate Change Mitigation
PGGE11299
20 credits
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