Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change Courses
Global Decarbonisation
and Climate Change
MSc/ PGDip/ PGCert
Are you looking to make a real impact in addressing the global climate change crisis? Join us to become a part of the solution to one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Choose from three routes and three qualifications to suit your needs and interests. Our programmes are designed for graduates from of a range of disciplines including biological, physical, and environmental sciences, engineering, social sciences and business, and explore key climate emergency issues through modules delivered by ChemistryLink opens in a new window, EngineeringLink opens in a new window, PhysicsLink opens in a new window, WMGLink opens in a new window, Global Sustainable DevelopmentLink opens in a new window, IATL, PAISLink opens in a new window, LawLink opens in a new window, and SociologyLink opens in a new window.
Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change (Science)
MSc/ PGDip/ PGCert
The Science pathway offers a thorough understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change and some of the nature-based solutions that may alleviate impacts. Select further specialist science-focussed modules to explore topics such as sustainable energy systems, food system, and plastics.
Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change (Policy)
MSc/ PGDip/ PGCert
The Policy pathway provides a critical appreciation of tackling climate change in context, through knowledge of environmental and climate policy, analysis of tactics by governments, and the effect of policymaking and legislation upon scientific approaches.
Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change
MSc/ PGDip/ PGCert
Whether you're looking to launch a career in a climate-related field, or simply want to gain a deeper understanding of crucial topics, this course variant explores the key climate emergency issues through the widest selection of modules, allowing you to choose your own path.
Modules Overview: Find the right path for you...
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Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change (Policy) |
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| Core Modules |
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| Global Carbonisation: Causes and Consequences of Climate Change |
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| Nature-based Solutions and Carbon Capture |
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| Circular (Eco) Design and Life Cycle Management |
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| Food Systems |
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| Plus Interdisciplinary Research Skills (MSc and PGDip) and Interdisciplinary Research Project (MSc only) | |||||||||
| Core Optional Modules (for MSc and PGDip. *indicates modules available to PG Cert) |
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| Climate Justice and the Transition to a Sustainable World |
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| Climate Change and Development |
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| Sustainable Energy Systems |
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| Plastics: The Good, the Bad and the Future |
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| Circular (Eco) Design and Life Cycle Management |
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| Food Systems |
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| Public Engagement |
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| Design Thinking for Social Impact |
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| Thinking Water |
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| Humanitarian Law |
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| Habitability in the Universe |
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