MSc Climate Science, Policy and Society

The MSc Climate Science, Policy and Society is a postgraduate course offered by Plymouth University that provides students with the essential knowledge to forge a career in one of the key global challenges of the present and the future: understanding and mitigating climate change. The course covers all the aspects from science through to policy and the societal responses, combining pioneering research, teaching, and practical skills application.Course Content: This course provides in-depth knowledge on the functioning of the climate system, climate change indicators, impacts and adaptation, energy, sustainability and policy, and more. In addition to this, the course offers an exceptional opportunity for students to work in-depth on a topic of their choice, for their final Masters Dissertation, collaborating with a member of academic staff who will be their Dissertation supervisor.Key Modules: The course is made up of several key modules including Climate Change: Science and History, Climate Change: Impacts and Adaptation, Sustainable Futures, Research Skills, Specialist Topics in Climate Research, and MSc Dissertation.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences, and the Royal Geographical Society.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can expect to gain the ability to contribute to climate change debate and decision-making, have a wide variety of careers, work in climate change consultancy, environmental management, policy-making, or progress to a PhD in a climate-related topic.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.