MSc Global Development (Environment and Climate Change) at University of Manchester

Develop the skills, insights and ideas needed to explore socially just climate change solutions. Develop the skills to shape effective climate change adaptation, mitigation and sustainable development interventions in low- and middle-income countries. Prepare for careers in government, international organisations, NGOs, the private sector, research and policy-focused roles relating to environment, climate change and development.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Environment, Education and Development  |  Duration: 1 Year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. Compulsory units include Development Fundamentals, Development Fieldwork, Climate Change and Development, Global Development Challenges, Key Issues in Environment and Development, Dissertation MSc in Global Development.

Career pathways

Graduates develop analytical, research and communication skills that are valued across environment, climate change, sustainable development, policy and international development roles. You will also build transferable skills in evidence-gathering, critical analysis, teamwork and independent research.

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