Taught course

Climate Change and Development (Online)

Institution
SOAS University of London · Centre for Development, Environment and Policy
Qualifications
MScPGDipPGCert

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from those working in sustainable development looking to further their skills and understanding of climate change. We also encourage applications from those with a strong first degree but without relevant work experience, who can demonstrate a strong interest in climate change and development issues.

Months of entry

April, October

Course content

Our MSc (or PGDip/PGCert) in Climate Change and Development provides you with the knowledge and solutions to simultaneously tackle the climate change crisis, meet Sustainable Development Goals and improve the lives of people all over the world.

Designed for those working on, or hoping to work on, climate change and development issues, this programme helps you develop the analytical skills needed to solve adaptation problems and identify low carbon development options. The programme also offers critical insight into how current development models produce environmental problems like climate change, which themselves threaten the objectives of development.

Why study MSc Climate Change and Development at SOAS

  • SOAS is ranked 2nd in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2022)
  • We're ranked 6th in UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)

Information for international students

For details, including English language requirements, please see SOAS website

Fees and funding

For details of postgraduate fees, please see SOAS website

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24-60 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    24-60 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    flexible
    24-60 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
  • PGDip
    part time
    24-60 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    24-60 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    flexible
    24-60 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
  • PGCert
    flexible
    12-24 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    12-24 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12-24 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions
Email
study@soas.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)20 3510 6974