PGDip Climate Change and Development (Online) at SOAS University of London

Tackle the climate crisis and advance UN Sustainable Development Goals with SOAS's online PGDip Climate Change and Development programme. Designed for current and aspiring climate and development professionals, this programme builds exceptional analytical skills, allowing you to identify low-carbon pathways, address climate impacts, and shape effective adaptation. Gain critical insight into how today’s development models drive environmental change – and how to transform them for a fairer future.

Department: Department of Development Studies  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: September 2026 or January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Full module information coming soon. Modules include Low-Carbon Development, Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, Advanced Skills in Research Design, Anthropology and Global Challenges, Water, Land and Climate Change, Biodiversity, Conservation and Development.

Career pathways

We know you’re choosing this programme to advance your career and make a real difference in the world. That’s why we embed employability in every module and offer a range of innovative assessment methods.

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