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Study Details: 2 years sandwich
Gain a solid foundation in environmental science, data analysis, and land/water-use interactions with this exciting Master’s in Global Environmental Change.
With our MSc Global Environmental Change, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to address some of the world's major challenges. Your study topics include climate change, environmental law and policy, meteorology and sustainability. This wide-ranging programme reflects the strength of unique expertise held within our prizewinning Natural Resources Institute (NRI).
Our recent interdisciplinary research ranges from practical areas with a direct relevance to climate adaptation - such as agricultural practices - to issues of equity and environmental economics. NRI academics who run modules for the MSc Global Environmental Change have contributed to global initiatives such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment reports.
The Industrial Placement component offers invaluable career development support. You will have the chance to engage with professional development advisors, peer mentors, and industry employers through training sessions and networking events. This experience will enhance your professional skills and provide the opportunity to pursue a one-year internship with a relevant employer in the field.
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above.
Applicants are encouraged to provided proof of a research project undertaken within their degree.
Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.
Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered.
This interdisciplinary course prepares graduates for a range of careers, from non-governmental and developmental organisations to civil service roles in key areas such as environmental management, forestry, agriculture, etc.
Graduates who take a practical laboratory project can take specific skills into industry an industrial setting. The independent research project also gives you insight into research degrees (MPhil/PhD) and future careers in academia.
Core Modules:
Independent Research Project (NRI) (60 credits)
Environmental Footprinting (15 credits)
Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
Research Methods for Postgraduates (15 credits)
Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climate Change (30 credits)
Adaptation to Environmental Change: Climate and Water (15 credits)
Employability Skills and Support for Industrial Practice
Optional Modules:
Risk Analysis for Agriculture and the Environment (15 credits)
Agricultural and Natural Resources Innovation for Development (15 credits)
Responsible Business and Natural Resources Management (15 credits)
Introduction to GIS for Natural Resource Management (15 credits)
Conservation Ecology (15 credits)
Climate Change, Food Security and Sustainable Development (15 credits)
Soils and Environments (15 credits)
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