Carbon Management

Overview

This interdisciplinary MSc in Carbon Management at The University of Edinburgh is fast-paced and dynamic. Your studies will draw widely on the latest research in the climate change field, plus case studies from Scotland and worldwide.

Industry experts, including alumni of the programme, also contribute to the discussions and provide guest lectures.

Throughout this interactive degree, you are encouraged to dive in and join the conversation, participate in group activities, and offer your critical analysis of the topics. Together, we work to create a culture of positivity in how we think about and act towards the global climate crisis challenge.

Career opportunities

A key strength of the MSc Carbon Management is the employability of our graduates.

The MSc aims to provide businesses, industry, academia and governments with an annual cohort of graduates with the high-level knowledge necessary to help move the world towards a low-carbon future.

The programme combines the teaching of theory, academic knowledge and understanding with the development of applied and practical skills.

Our graduates have been successful in securing employment in the carbon and climate change sector around the world. Although there is not a 'typical' job our graduates go on to do, types of roles include:

• Carbon management consultants to companies large and small
• Renewable energy project developers
• Central, regional and local government civil servants delivering a wide range of climate and decarbonisation policies
• Climate policy advisors
• NGO climate policy researchers and executives
• Climate change adaptation and mitigation specialists
• PhD researcher and subsequent academic career path

In addition, many alumni have gone on to create their own successful businesses and consultancies.