MSc Environment, Climate Change and Development at University of Reading

Programme overview

The MSc Environment, Climate Change and Development addresses global environmental change and economic development. It examines the social-scientific drivers and consequences of climate change and its policy debates, integrating natural and social science with transdisciplinary tools.

Faculty: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development | Department: Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Energy, Climate Change and Development, Theories and Practices of Development, Global Environmental Change, Justice and Development and a Dissertation. Options include Climate Smart Agriculture, Research for Development, Ecosystem Services and Nature-based Solutions, Food Security and Development, Environmental and Waste Management, Climate Change and Flood Preparedness.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for environmental and developmental settings including aid agencies, NGOs and government departments, especially those focused on energy policy and climate change.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2:2 or above) or equivalent from a university outside the UK; applicants with relevant career experience are also encouraged to apply, and prior sector experience may be considered for international development degrees. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time; part-time over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year Source

International applicants: GBP 27,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time; part-time over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year Source

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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