Overview
The Climate Change programme offered at the University College London (UCL) provides you with a knowledge and understanding of the Earth system (incorporating the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, lithosphere) and the nature and causes of climate variability and change. It combines observationally based climate and environmental science with state-of-the-art modelling, specifically concerned with understanding the impacts of climate change. It seeks to place climate change within the context of broader anthropogenic environmental change and social policy dimensions.
Careers
The programme provides an ideal foundation for PhD research, or for employment with a wide range of private industries, non-governmental organisations, government agencies and environmental consultancies. Graduates have gone on to careers in the commercial, non-profit and academic sectors. Examples include government policy implementation, sustainability consultancy, science communication and research. A significant proportion of students go onto further study such as a PhD.
Employability
Climate change is big issue with many governmental, non-governmental and commercial cosequences. This programme will give graduates an edge when applying for jobs in the private sector relating to adaptation and mitigation - such as the insurance industry and carbon monitoring companies respectively. It also provides a great stepping-stone to a PhD.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Biological Indicators of Environmental Change
- Climate Modelling
- Coastal Change
- Cities and Climate Change
- Environmental GIS
- Impacts of Climate Change on Hydro-ecological systems
- Non-biological Indicators of Environmental Change
- Ocean Circulation and Climate Change
- Politics of Climate Change
- Terrestrial Carbon: Modelling and Monitoring
- Surface Water Modelling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- We recommend you apply as soon as possible. The programme may remain open if places are still available and will be closed as soon as it is full or by 30 June.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology Environmental Sciences View 71 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (such as environmental science, geography, oceanography, biology, chemistry, physics or engineering) from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants with relevant professional experience in climate science or environmental management will also be considered.
- If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
- The English language level for this programme is: Good
Tuition Fee
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International
26600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26600 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12900 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part time
- UK: £6,450
- International: £13,300
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.