Program Overview
The Climate Change Science and Policy at University of Bristol is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Climate Change Science and Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Climate Change Science and Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The science and impacts of climate change, including interactions between climate scientists and policy and the media.
- Environmental policy and politics.
- Case studies of past climate change and predicting the future: including using complex models of the Earth System to predict future global change.
- Remote Sensing of the environment, including science and practices behind remote sensing and geographical information systems (GIS).
- Project Phase 1: Researching background material and acquisition of basic practical skills, in preparation for the main phase of the project starting in May. You will choose your main project supervisor at the start of Phase 1. The project is assessed through a literature review and a seminar that both outline the background to the project, implications for policy, and the work to be carried out in Phase 2. Feedback is given throughout this phase, developing the research skills of the student.
- Project Phase 2: An independent investigation of a chosen topic, supervised by one of the academic team across the departments. The project is to be submitted as a written thesis and the main findings to be presented in a Research Colloquium.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Earth Sciences or Geographical Sciences.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bristol directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 27 August 2026
- Start Date August 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months