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1 year
SEP-21
MSc - Master of Science
Climatology Global Warming
Taught
This course (for non-specialists in the climate field) explores the multiple and interconnected dimensions of science and technology, and the economics, politics and policy of climate change.
There is an emphasis on understanding the implications of climate change and climate policies for equity between, and within, countries. You gain specialist knowledge of the earth system and climate impacts, for example related to water, food and ecosystem services.
You’ll be based at the School of Global Studies, and taught by faculty from Global Studies, SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS).
World-leaders in development studies
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a global research and learning organisation for equitable and sustainable change. In partnership with the University of Sussex, IDS is ranked first in the world for development studies by the QS University Rankings.
Assessment
You’ll be assessed through term papers, coursework assignments, presentations, exams, practical exercises, and a 10,000 word dissertation.
Careers
There is a rapidly expanding market for climate professionals. This course prepares you for employment in a wide range of government, non-government and academic organisations, as well as private companies in the areas of climate change, development and energy policy.
Our graduates are very successful in finding employment and developing careers in the profession, including among others:
Graduate destinations
Recent graduates have gone on to roles including:
For this course (per year)
£9,250
Average for all Postgrad courses (per year)
£5,202
For this course (per year)
£18,500
Average for all Postgrad courses (per year)
£12,227
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should be in either the social or natural sciences; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.