MSc Climate Change Science and Policy at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The MSc in Climate Change Science and Policy provides you with a solid grounding in climate change science, alongside a critical understanding of the context for action on climate change. Taught by world-class experts at the Top 15 Geography department globally (QS World University Subject Ranking 2026), we welcome a diverse array of students from different subject backgrounds in science to join the programme addressing the climate emergency together. Benefits of studying this programme: Hands-on quantitative training with climate models and real-world climate data problems.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Geographical Sciences | Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme consists of six taught units and a dissertation project. Taught units provide: An overview of climate change science and climate change impacts, including the implications of science for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Hands-on learning and a chance to explore the dynamics of the Earth System with numerical models.

Career pathways

The School of Geographical Sciences offers dedicated career coaching sessions and workshops alongside the University's wide range of career services. Regular alumni events connect current students with past graduates working across a variety of sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any social science, science, mathematics, or professional degree (medicine, architecture, planning or engineering). All other degree subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis if you can demonstrate academic experience in data science, GIS, coding, modelling, or statistics. Alternatively, six months paid work experience/internship in a quantitative, data science or analysis, or GIS role in a relevant environmental sector, government, NGO or industry may be considered to demonstrate sufficient academic experience; this will be considered on a case-by-case basis. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,000 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,200 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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