MSc Climate Change: Science, Society and Policy at University of Leeds

Programme overview

This transdisciplinary Masters gives a holistic understanding of the climate crisis through scientific, social and political approaches.

Department: School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability; School of Politics and International Studies | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Physical Climate Change, Impacts and Mitigation (30 credits), Social and Political Dimensions of the Climate Challenge (30 credits) and Engaging with Climate Change: Capstone Project (60 credits). Optional modules include Climate and Development, Climate Justice, Climate Security and Climate Risk.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to roles such as civil service social researchers and policy advisors and communications officers or managers, across research, media, government and NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in any subject; applicants with a 2:2, relevant work experience or professional qualifications are also encouraged to apply. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 for international applicants and 10 September 2027 for UK applicants. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,400 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 31,300 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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