MSc Climate Change, Adaptation and Policy at University of Birmingham

Global warming is breaking through planetary boundaries towards conditions not seen in ~10,000 years of human civilisation. The global population faces unprecedented threats from rising temperatures, sea level rise and extreme weather. Responding to these challenges requires combined mitigation and adaptation.

Department: Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study 120 credits from a blend of compulsory and optional modules, completed with a 60-credit dissertation. Modules include Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Environmental analysis and modelling, Fundamentals of Climate Change Projections and Policy, Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability Management & Leadership, Dissertation with Placement, Dissertation/Research Paper, Advances in Water Science and River Management.

Career pathways

This programme has been developed in response to a growing number of jobs aimed at implementing green transitions. Graduates will be well-prepared for employment in this sector, such as policy, consultancy, or Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) roles.

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