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Climate Change, Development and Policy MSc

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our times. To work towards climate solutions, evidence-based policy-making is essential.

On this course, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive and interdisciplinary analysis of climate change. You’ll:


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get a knowledge basis in climate and earth systems science


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develop the skills to address the role of climate change within the wider set of today’s interconnected development and policy imperatives


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understand the social, economic and political dimensions of climate change


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gain the understanding and analytical tools necessary to contribute to evidence-based policy-making.

This MSc is taught jointly by the

  • School of Global Studies
  • ,
  • SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit
  • and the
  • Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
  • . Your teaching is underpinned by our cutting-edge research and our engagement with policy processes. You’ll benefit from diverse practitioners linking what they teach to real-world experiences. You’ll get to consider complex issues from multiple perspectives. There’s a particular emphasis on the implications of climate change and policy responses for equity and justice between – and within – countries.

    We’re proud of our track record in graduate employment. Our graduates have gone on to achieve impactful careers as climate professionals in a range of sectors – from international organisations to national government ministries – creating positive change and driving forward climate action.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in Hong Kong
    (International fees)

    £ 22,575per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Sussex

    • University League Table

      47th

    • Campus address

      University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, Brighton, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      30th out of 73 1

    • Entry standards

      / Max 211
      133 63%

      34th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      71.0 71%

      48th

      7
    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.15 79%

      29th

      2

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