MSc, PG Cert, PG Dip Climate Change

... United Kingdom
... Birkbeck University of London

Course Overview

Climate change is a multifaceted issue, with relevance across a wide range of economic sectors and policy areas. This postgraduate course offers you the chance to take a truly interdisciplinary approach to your study in climate change, engaging with academic, professional, and popular literature.

The course will help you understand climate change and how people, governments, and other organizations are impacted by and responding to it. You will critically evaluate scientific scenarios of future climate and associated impacts, assess the effectiveness of different policy approaches, and determine suitable business responses to the climate change challenge. You will also explore the key debates and ideas from a range of viewpoints, considering science, policy, social and economic perspectives.

Graduates can pursue career paths in business, environmental management, local government, policy work, and in environmental groups and charities. Possible professions include:

nature conservation officer

environmental consultant

geographical information systems officer.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Built Environment and Construction


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Campus Name

Central London


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year


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Available Intake

October


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

10380,

18030, (INT)


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