Overview

The  Climate Change Science and Policy  programme offered by the University of Bristol  welcomes a diverse array of students from different subject backgrounds in science (through their previous undergraduate and/or work experience), and provide hands-on quantitative training with climate models and climate data.

Students on the programme gain experience in a wide variety of climate science tools and methods, an understanding of the role of scientific evidence in policy, and a keen awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to governing the environment. This innovative programme also allows you to develop a range of scientific and professional skills, from Python programming language and data analysis to science communication, presentations, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Career prospects

An MSc from Bristol greatly enhances your employment prospects.

Previous graduates have gone on to work at a wide range of employers after completing this MSc, including environmental consultancy, UK and other government departments, the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and the UK Met Office, as well as numerous PhD positions.

The need for mitigation and adaptation measures in response to climate change will only increase. You will be prepared to enter a range of industries where skills in translating science into policy is vital, from environmental agencies to insurance, banking, and urban planning.