Environment, Politics and Society MSc

UCL (University College London)

This critical, research-led MSc in Environment, Politics and Society explores how science, culture and power shape our relationship with the environment. It unpacks the politics of environmental change and how societies respond to these changes through drawing on interdisciplinary studies. The course will provide you with skills to analyse today’s most urgent environmental challenges, preparing you for further study or impactful careers in NGOs, policy, or the public sector. This interdisciplinary MSc examines the political, social, economic and cultural processes through which environmental knowledge is produced, contested and used in shaping decisions and policies. Students explore how environmental challenges are understood and addressed across diverse political and institutional contexts, from grassroots activism to international governance. The course combines conceptual and theoretical training with applied social science methods, equipping students with the critical insight and research skills needed to engage with environmental issues in socially and politically informed ways. Designed to support careers across policy, advocacy, academia and the environmental sector, the course fosters analytical depth, reflexivity and global awareness in approaching urgent planetary challenges. This course is ideal for graduates with backgrounds in geography, environmental studies, politics or related disciplines who are interested in critically examining the relationship between environment, policy, and society. It will appeal to those aiming to pursue doctoral study, research-based careers, or work in environmental policy, advocacy, or consultancy.