Program Overview
The Climate Change and Environmental Policy at University of Leeds is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences. 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 and Environmental 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
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Climate Change and Environmental Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Climate Change: Physical Science Basis
- Research Methods
- Environmental Policy and Governance
- Climate Change: Impacts and Adaptation
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Research Project
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Business, Environment and Sustainability
- Introduction to Ecological and Environmental Economics
- Standards and Tools for Business, Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Critical Perspectives in Environment and Development
- Tools and Techniques in Ecological Economics
- Environment-Development Overseas Field Course \x96 read additional costs
- Terrestrial Biosphere in the Earth System
- International Relations and the Environment (30 credits)
- Environmental Assessment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or above in ideally an environmental or social science, management or economics subject. However, we will consider applicants from other disciplines.
If you are a mature applicant without a first degree or with a lower degree classification, you may be considered on the basis of your relevant industry experience and your potential for benefiting from the course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Duration 12 months