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PostgraduateMSc

Climate Change, Development and Policy

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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1 yearDuration
£23,500Per Year (Intl)
£11,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sussex, the MSc Climate Change, Development and Policy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) 3rd in the UK for our research impact in Geography and Environmental Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) 9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024) Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our times. To work towards climate solutions, evidence-based policy-making is essential. On this course, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive and interdisciplinary analysis of climate change. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Climate and Earth Systems Science
Climate Change
Development and Justice
Policy Analysis and Evidence-Based Decision Making
Political Economy of Climate Change
Social and Economic Dimensions of Climate Mitigation
Adaptation
Resilience and Sustainable Development
Research Methods for Climate Policy Analysis
Dissertation: Climate Change
Development and Policy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£23,500

Home Student Fee

£11,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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About University of Sussex

University of Sussex offers Climate Change, Development and Policy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#27UK Ranking
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