Overview
The MSc Sustainability - Climate Change and the Green Economy from University of Dundee draws on expertise in regulatory and environmental issues to provide the best possible training, including in climate policy, effective emissions trading, renewable energy, the circular economy, and the increasingly important environmental industries.
You will examine the role of climate change action in driving the transition to a sustainable (green) economy, climate science, policy, and law.
You will also study:
- the international law of the Paris Agreement
- climate litigation
- carbon budgeting
- the promotion of technology on carbon storage and removal
- green business models
- research on behaviour change
This course draws on expertise in regulatory and environmental issues to provide the best possible training, including in climate policy, effective emissions trading, renewable energy, the circular economy, and the increasingly important environmental industries.
Careers
As societies move to become more sustainable and develop low-carbon economies, this course will place you in the fast growing area of energy, environment, society, and governance (EESG) sections of firms, governments, and consultancies
It will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to take up a wide range of careers in:
- policy
- practical management
- training and research
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Just Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
- Principles of Sustainability
- Analytical Tools for Energy Economics
- Energy and Climate Science, Policy and Litigation
- Sustainability and the Just Transition for the Mining Sector
- International Relations and Energy and Natural Resources
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
International Relations Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 288 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An honours degree in Law, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Planning, Engineering, or Business Studies at lower second class or above.
- Consideration will also be given to applicants with other academic backgrounds who explain clearly their motivation for undertaking the relevant MSc, outlining any relevant work experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
19900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19900 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8350 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Dundee
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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