Course Overview

Our MSc Global Environmental Politics and Policy combines critical social theory and detailed empirical analyses to explore contemporary global environmental politics and policy. You will develop the skills to engage with and analyze demographic and environmental change and to appreciate the tensions and contradictions they generate in the geopolitical realm, through the relationships between and across states and regions. You will learn about the principles, instruments, and ethics of international environmental policy, governance, and legislation, as well as acquiring detailed knowledge of environmental policies in relation to the natural environment, water, waste, energy, low carbon, and resources on a local, national, regional and global scale. Graduates can pursue careers in local government, policy-making, journalism, campaigning, or work with environmental NGOs and charities. Possible future roles could include social researcher, government research officer, and teacher. This degree is also useful in becoming a local government officer or applying to the Civil Service fast stream.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in the social sciences or humanities.

Part Time Work Details

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 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.