Study MSc in Global Environment, Politics & Society at the University of Edinburgh. Our postgraduate degree programme combines environmental politics and environmental sociology with normative philosophy and provides an understanding of global environmental challenges and solution.
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 social science, humanities or environmental science, or relevant work experience in the environmental field.
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You must take these courses
Global Environment: Key Issues
PGSP11358
20 credits
Dissertation (MSc Global Environment, Politics and Society)
Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond
PGSP11361
60 credits
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