MSc Climate, Sustainability and Social Transformation at University of Bath

Programme overview

Transform your understanding of the global climate crisis. Explore its systemic roots and develop your skills to catalyse social and environmental change. This interdisciplinary course is designed to further your understanding of the root causes and effects of worldwide climate and sustainability challenges, and how to devise constructive strategies to counteract them.

What you will study

This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2028. Year 1 compulsory units include Climate action for social transformation, Climate crisis and planetary futures, Environmental governance and sustainability.

Career pathways

During this course, you’ll develop a well-rounded skillset. You’ll enhance your abilities in areas like research, analysis and communication, while also building career-focused skills suitable for many different professional roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a high 2:2 or above. We welcome applications from a wide range of academic backgrounds for this interdisciplinary course, including the social sciences and humanities, natural and environmental sciences, as well as design, architecture, and the arts. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,650 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for full-time taught - 2026/27 entry onwards (MSc Climate, Sustainability and Social Transformation). Source

International applicants: GBP 28,900 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for full-time taught - 2026/27 entry onwards (MSc Climate, Sustainability and Social Transformation). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://samis.bath.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=TDUSP-CS01&code2=0001

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