Climate, Energy and Humanitarian Action (distance learning)

Entry requirements

An honours degree (good 2:2 of 55% or above) or equivalent international qualification in geography or other social science discipline.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Equip yourself with knowledge, attributes to change the world and gain employment in the energy, humanitarian and sustainable development sector by studying our unique, collaborative MSc Climate, Energy and Humanitarian Action distance learning degree.

Our MSc Climate, Energy and Humanitarian Action degree is situated within the world-leading Department of Geography & Environment. It has been co-developed with and co-taught by the United Nations Institute for Research and Training, a world-renowned institute working with sustainable development and humanitarian action practitioners.

The Department of Geography & Environment is one of the most highly rated Geography departments in the UK for research impact and home to the world leading Loughborough Centre for Sustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience (STEER) - Accelerating sustainable development for all.

The degree focuses on equipping students with high level skills, knowledge and attributes and you will be taught by expert practitioners from the sustainable development, energy and humanitarian field alongside internationally recognised researchers. Alongside advanced subject knowledge, the programme develops competencies in industry standards models and software for geographical information systems, modelling climate change and modelling sustainable development. A collaborative and co-productive approach to learning is taken, and you will be expected to address real-world questions through individual research and analysis, group work and problem-based learning.

Who should study this programme?

This programme is suitable for graduates of a variety of social science, humanities or science disciplines and will equip students for employment in the growing sectors of industry, governmental and non-governmental organisations tied to sustainable development, humanitarian action, sustainable energy transitions, and climate change mitigation.

Please note that this is a fully distance learning programme and therefore it is essential that students have access to a reliable internet connection and a computer with a camera and a microphone capable of making video calls.

Information for international students

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

Fees and funding

Please see our website for a list of master's degree funding and scholarships.