Environment, Development and Politics
Entry requirements
- An upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (the equivalent US Grade Point Average is 3.2) or
- A lower second-class Honours degree from an approved university with excellent work experience.
- Adequate capacity in written and spoken English.
- Degrees from all disciplines are considered and a candidate's work experience can also be taken into consideration.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Explore our MSc in Environment, Development, and Politics, where we integrate power dynamics into environmental decision-making. Gain practical insights and skills highly valued by employers, alongside international fieldwork opportunities, flexible modules, and robust academic support within our diverse and vibrant community.
This course will help you develop cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills, positioning you to drive positive and sustainable change. Prepare to lead and make a significant impact on global environmental and development issues, advancing your career and influence the future.
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What makes this course different?
Our MSc Environment, Development, and Politics stands out by integrating power dynamics into environmental decision-making and offering a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach in association with our Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS). You'll benefit from international fieldwork, diverse module choices, and expert teaching from field specialists. Gain practical, career-ready skills that are highly valued by employers, and get prepared to lead and influence global environmental as well as development efforts.
- Focus on power dynamics and integrates them into environmental decision-making for a comprehensive understanding.
- Offers hands-on overseas fieldwork, enhancing your degree with real-world experience.
- Provides an extensive list of diverse and flexible module options to tailor your studies.
- Features renowned specialists and strong academic support
Career opportunities
Our MSc in Environment, Development, and Politics opens diverse career paths in international, national, and local government, NGOs, think tanks, and consultancies. The course will equip you with essential skills to address global environmental challenges and promote positive change. Delivered in collaboration with POLSIS, you will graduate prepared to influence and lead in a variety of impactful roles.
Information for international students
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
- LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill
Fees and funding
Postgraduate Masters Loan
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
Scholarships
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
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Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
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