Overview
We list Climate Change MSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Climate Change combines field work with laboratory analysis and policy modules. We currently work with 8 universities on this course across 8 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.500 to £25.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Demand here has grown quickly and sits mostly in reporting, disclosure and adaptation work rather than in climate science. Employers want someone who can turn emissions data into a plan a board will sign off.
Roles graduates go into
- Carbon or sustainability analyst
- Climate risk analyst
- Net zero programme officer
- Environmental policy adviser
- ESG reporting specialist
- Climate adaptation consultant
Where they work
- Consultancies and assurance firms
- Banks and insurers in climate risk
- Local authorities and combined authorities
- Energy and infrastructure companies
- NGOs and international bodies
After the course
IEMA membership is the common professional marker, and carbon accounting certification such as GHG Protocol training is what employers add on top.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,500 - £25,000