Course summary
- Develop the critical skills and insights necessary to tackle global challenges head-on. Gain a deep understanding of issues like climate change, ecological destruction and environmental inequality.
- Explore the concept of environmental justice, how it can be achieved and its benefits for environmental policy at global, national and local levels.
- Grasp the challenges that impact policymakers at a transnational level. Graduate with the skills and knowledge to understand and influence policy decisions that impact our environment and society.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, their role in shaping a sustainable future and the potential consequences of failing to meet them.
- Join the vibrant postgraduate community at the Penryn Campus and benefit from research-led teaching by experts in the field.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
How to apply
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.
Entry requirements
We are looking for graduates with a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in their first degree in a related discipline, including: humanities, social sciences, geography, environmental science, bioscience, zoology, conservation science and related disciplines. If you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.
Sponsorship information
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Provider information
University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ