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MSc Climate, Energy and Humanitarian Action (distance learning)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 2 - 3 years distance learning

Masters Degree Description

Equip yourself with knowledge, attributes to change the world and gain employment in the energy, humanitarian and sustainable development sector by studying our unique, collaborative MSc Climate, Energy and Humanitarian Action distance learning degree.

Our MSc Climate, Energy and Humanitarian Action degree is situated within the world-leading Department of Geography & Environment. It has been co-developed with and co-taught by the United Nations Institute for Research and Training, a world-renowned institute working with sustainable development and humanitarian action practitioners.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree (good 2:2 of 55% or above) or equivalent international qualification in geography or other social science discipline.

Applicants with appropriate professional expertise will also be considered.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in:

  • Sustainable Development: Roles such as sustainability officers, policy advisors, or project managers in governmental and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), working towards sustainable transitions.
  • Energy Sector: Careers in renewable energy development, energy policy analysis, or environmental impact assessment to support sustainable energy transitions.
  • Humanitarian Action: Positions such as humanitarian response coordinators or disaster risk reduction specialists, applying knowledge of sustainable development in crisis contexts.
  • Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Roles including climate change analysts, resilience planners, or consultants advising on climate action strategies.
  • Geospatial and Environmental Analysis: Positions involving geographic information systems (GIS) expertise or environmental modelling, supporting decision-making on climate and sustainability issues.
  • Working for government organisations and international non-governmental organisations (e.g., United Nations, World Health Organisation, World Bank).

Module Details

Year 1 

Compulsory modules

Semester 1

  • Humanitarian, Development and Climate Policy (15 credits)
  • Climate Futures (15 credits)

Semester 2

  • Re-thinking Peacekeeping (15 credits)
  • Economic Modelling and Policy for Sustainable Development (15 credits)

Year 2 

Compulsory modules

Semester 1

  • Humanitarian Energy (15 credits)
  • Mapping and Modelling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (15 credits)

Semester 2

  • Co-Management for Radically Inclusive Project Planning (15 credits)
  • Research Design and Practice (15 credits)
  • Semester 2 & 3 (or Year 3 if completing in 3 years)
  • Dissertation in Climate Change Politics and Policy (60 credits)

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Dissertation in Climate Change Politics and Policy (60 credits)

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