Course summary
Are you looking to make a real impact in addressing the global climate change crisis? Join us to become a part of the solution to one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Course Overview Whether you're looking to launch a career in a climate-related field, or simply want to gain a deeper understanding of crucial topics, our Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change postgraduate courses explore the key climate emergency issues. We will provide you with a critical appreciation of climate change action in context, through knowledge of environmental and climate policy, analysis of the approaches taken by governments, and discussion around the role that science plays in this. Appealing to graduates of a range of disciplines including sciences, engineering, social sciences, business or life sciences, it builds on your training with an emphasis on quantitative skills for environmental data analysis. All whilst broadening your understanding of environmental politics. You will:
- Explore the global transition to net zero from more renewable energy technologies to life-cycle (eco)design, sustainable food systems, investment in nature-based solutions and sustainable infrastructure. We cover the challenges of moving to a low-carbon economy whilst adapting to a warming planet and will lead you through the implications of climate change and climate policies for equity between, and within, countries.
- Gain specialist knowledge of the earth system and climate impact whilst working together in small groups to propose innovative solutions for real-life problems.
- Recognise social and ethical responsibilities as you learn to mobilise your knowledge across disciplines and work effectively in interdisciplinary teams Gain valuable insights into the demands and duties of the working world, bringing your leadership and management skills to life.
Modules
Core modules:
- Global Carbonisation: Causes and Consequences of Climate Change (PGCert, PGDip, MSc)
- Nature-based Solutions and Carbon Capture (PGCert, PGDip, MSc)
- Circular (Eco) Design and Life Cycle Management (PGCert, PGDip, MSc)
- Food Systems (PGCert, PGDip, MSc)
- Interdisciplinary Research Skills (PGDip, MSc)
- Interdisciplinary Research Project (MSc)
- Climate Justice and the Transition to a Sustainable World
- Climate Change and Development
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Plastics: The Good, the Bad and the Future
- Public Engagement
- Design Thinking for Social Impact
- Thinking Water
- Humanitarian Law
Assessment method
The assessments will take a variety of forms for example: Parliamentary POSTnotes on future scenarios; problem sets; research summaries, examinations; student-devised assessments; presentations (group and individual); reports; and, depending on study level, group projects; group debate; interdisciplinary research projects; project dissertation. Reading lists If you would like to view reading lists for current or previous cohorts of students, most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library on the Talis Aspire platform. You can search for reading lists by module title, code or convenor. Please see the modules tab of this page or the module catalogue. Please note that some reading lists may have restricted access or be unavailable at certain times of year due to not yet being published. If you cannot access the reading list for a particular module, please check again later or contact the module’s host department.
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) ideally in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business or Life Sciences. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements on our website. This course requires the following: Band A IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0. International Students We welcome applications from students with other internationally-recognised qualifications. For more information please visit the international entry requirements page. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship. Please visit the University's scholarship webpages.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL