Master of Science - Climate Change, Environment and Society

How does climate change affect society and the environment, and how does society affect climate change? The MSc Climate Change, Environment and Society will teach students the practicalities of managing climate challenges at a societal level. Students will learn through an interdisciplinary lens that combines social and physical aspects of climate change with organisational and project management skills from related disciplines.

Students will gain a deep understanding of the risks the society currently faces, how to manage it effectively, and how societies can adapt to be more resilient for the future. By understanding the complexity of climate challenges and exercising problem-solving skills, students will develop practical skills such as:

• climate change risk and uncertainty assessment • awareness of inequality within a globalised landscape • organisational and project management skills • cost benefit and scenarios analysis • whole system thinking

This is an interdisciplinary programme where students will meet students from various backgrounds, each bringing a unique perspective to climate change and environmental issues. This is an excellent course for valuable peer-to-peer learning and a chance to broaden your global connections, as well as expanding the capacity to address a universal challenge from multiple viewpoints.

As masters students and therefore members of the university's research community, students will also have access to research seminars and lectures hosted by Nottingham Geospatial Institute and Centre for Environmental Geochemistry and the school’s research groups