MSc Environment, Development and Politics at University of Birmingham

How can we work towards a more sustainable and fairer world? Can the environment be protected at the same time as improving people’s lives? The MSc Environment, Development and Politics will give you the knowledge and skills needed to identify the underlying causes of environmental issues, understand why environmental issues are a question of justice and appreciate how negotiation, deliberation and collaboration are essential to sustainable and fair solutions.

Department: Politics, Development and International Relations  |  Duration: 12 months full time, 24 months part time (part time options only available to UK students)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A Masters programme is made up of 180 credits in total. For this programme, you'll take three core modules (60 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits), and then choose three optional modules (60 credits) that reflect your own interests. Modules include Dissertation (International Development), Environment and Sustainable Development, Global Environmental Governance, International Development, Gender and Development, Conflict and Development, Conflict and Humanitarianism.

Career pathways

Our MSc in Environment, Development, and Politics opens diverse career paths in international, national, and local government, NGOs, think tanks, and consultancies. The course will equip you with essential skills to address global environmental challenges and promote positive change.

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