Overview

Climate change is the most critical and urgent issue facing humanity in the 21st century. How to keep populations and infrastructure safe from extreme weather events; how to coordinate international diplomatic efforts to mitigate ecological disaster; how to enhance or simply maintain human health and living standards; how to link activities from public and commercial sectors, and from diverse academic disciplines, to address common challenges in the resilience and sustainability of global living systems; these are challenges that define the 21st century and will define the legacy of the individuals and institutions of today.

Modules that form part of this programme tackle issues such as international politics and globalization, sustainability and development, crisis governance, and putting climate science into practice. Students will graduate prepared to become agents of change who can embed sustainable, critically-informed practices into their careers. Their training will enable public and private sector organisations to survive and thrive because they have a command of science, politics and policy.

Who should study this programme?

Our MA Climate Change Politics and Policy programme from Loughborough University is suitable for students from a wide range of social-science backgrounds with an interest in sustainability and climate-change issues, with a view to further research or employment.

Careers

Loughborough School of Social Sciences and Humanities MA graduates have an excellent track record of securing research positions or jobs in the public and private sectors. Many of our graduates have secured jobs by networking with the contacts made during their programmes.

Previous graduate destinations include:

Climate Compatible Growth Programme (Loughborough University)
Norse Consulting
JBA Consulting
Association of Decentralised Energy
Antares Underwriting

Roles have included Energy Modelling Consultant, Sustainability Analyst, and Sustainability Project Manager.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Climate Futures
Mapping and Modelling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

International Politics: Issues and Policies

The Global Financial System under Climate Change

Climate Science into Practice
Economic Modelling and Policy for Sustainable Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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120

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Political Science View 329 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree (good 2:2 of 55% or above) or equivalent international qualification in geography or other social science discipline.
Applicants with appropriate professional expertise will also be considered.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12500 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Loughborough

600 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Overview

Who should study this programme?

Careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Loughborough

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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