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PostgraduateMSc

Global Environment, Politics and Society

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the MSc Global Environment, Politics and Society at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Global Environment, Politics and Society (GEPS) is a highly interdisciplinary programme that caters to and draws on many academic backgrounds and areas of practical experience. In this programme, you will use social scientific approaches to understand and address environmental issues. Understanding issues such as climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development requires understanding and analysis of the political, social, cultural, and moral dimensions of environmental problems and solutions. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Environmental Politics and Governance
Climate Change: Society
Policy and Action
Global Environmental Justice
Political Ecology and Resource Conflicts
Sustainability Transitions and Development
Research Methods for Environmental Social Science
International Environmental Agreements and Diplomacy
Environmental Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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