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MSc Climate Change: Science, Society and Policy

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 Year Full-time

Masters Degree Description

Climate change has become one of the most defining crises of our time, affecting every corner of the world. From extreme weather to food and water insecurity, the future of our planet relies on qualified specialists to deliver solutions to help combat these problems.

Our Climate Futures Masters will provide you with a holistic understanding of the climate crisis, delivering the scientific, social and political approaches you’ll need to respond creatively and effectively to the unprecedented, complex and dynamic challenges of a changing climate.

The transdisciplinary design of this course means you’ll be engaging with multiple perspectives from world-leading climate experts across the University— giving you a comprehensive and extensive skill set that’ll enable you to challenge failed strategies and provide innovative solutions going forward. You’ll be taught by academics and researchers who are dedicated to providing and questioning climate problems and solutions and are directly engaged in a wide variety of groundbreaking research surrounding the climate crisis, meaning you’ll be at the helm of conceptual debates and innovations as they happen.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in any subject.

Applicants with a 2:2 (hons) will be considered on a case-by-case basis where they can demonstrate relevant work experience or competence in a relevant specialist field.

Professional qualifications and relevant experience can also be considered.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Here's some examples of the job roles that could be available to you when you graduate:

  • Climate Science Advisors
  • Researchers
  • Sustainability Coordinators / Officers / Managers
  • Project and Programme Managers
  • Risk Managers / Analysts / Consultants
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Partnership Managers
  • Educators and Teachers
  • Environmental Campaigners
  • Communications Officers / Managers
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Officers
  • Stakeholder and Community Engagement Officers
  • Civil Service Social Researchers and Analysts
  • Policy Officers / Researchers

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Physical Climate Change, Impacts and Mitigation – 30 credits
  • Social and Political Dimensions of the Climate Challenge – 30 credits
  • Engaging with Climate Change: Capstone Project – 60 credits
  • Climate and Development – 15 credits
  • Climate Justice – 15 credits
  • Climate Security – 15 credits
  • Climate Risk – 15 credits
  • Fieldwork

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