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Overview
Humanity faces a range of complex and interrelated challenges:
- global warming
- ecosystem disruption
- biodiversity loss
- increasing difficulty in meeting the basic human needs for energy, food, water and shelter
This Global Environment Challenges (Online Learning) programme from The University of Edinburgh takes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding these contemporary environmental issues and will also develop our students’ capacities to address these in professional life.
This programme is affiliated with the University's Global Environment & Society Academy.
Career opportunities
This certificate will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for work with:
- governments
- NGOs
- international aid organisations
- United Nations agencies
- the private sector
- universities
- other research institutions
Programme Structure
By studying the PgCert Global Environment Challenges (Online Learning), you will be equipped to:
- understand the challenges for society relating to sustainability, human wellbeing and environmental change
- critically evaluate local and regional environment-related issues, initiatives and projects within a global context
- apply theories and insights from scholarly research to support the development of appropriate responses to such issues through practice and policy
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 9 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Delivered
Online
- No Attendance
Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 39 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in any subject. We will also take any professional experience into account.
Tuition Fee
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International
6035 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6035 GBP for the full programme during 9 months. -
National
6035 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6035 GBP for the full programme during 9 months.
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.
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