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MSc PGDip PGCert Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change (Science)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: Full time: 1 year (MSc), 9 months (PGDip, PGCert); Part time: 2 years (MSc), 18 months (PGDip, PGCert)

Course Description

The postgraduate courses in Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change(GDCC) are a university-wide transdisciplinary initiative and explore key climate emergency issues. You will investigate the causes and consequences of climate change as well as the emerging solutions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from human activity.

The Science pathway focuses on the physical science aspects of reducing global carbonisation and tackling climate change. It is suited for people with a scientific background who wish to develop themselves further through the GDCC program keeping a scientific focus but, at the same time, wish to broaden their horizons and skillset with non-STEM modules.

Entry Requirements

2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) ideally in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business or Life Sciences.

The department also welcomes applications from those who have or are on track to achieve a 2:2, ideally in a Physical Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business or Life Sciences background. The department further welcomes applications from those who have 5+ years work experience, ideally in a Physical Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business or Life Sciences background, regardless of degree status. Such applications will be considered by the department on a case-by-case basis.

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Fees

For fees and funding information please see our website

Programme Funding

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.

Student Destinations

This course will open up a variety of potential career paths in the rapidly expanding market for climate professionals including employment within a wide range of government, non-government and academic organisations, as well as private companies.

Module Details

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)
  • Interdisciplinary Research Skills (PGDip, MSc)
  • Interdisciplinary Research Project (MSc)

Optional Core Modules

  • Sustainable Energy Systems (PGCert, PGDip, MSc)
  • Plastics: the Good, the Bad and the Future (PGCert, PGDip, MSc)
  • Food Systems (PGDip, MSc)

Optional modules (MSc, PGDip)

Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:

  • Public Engagement
  • Design Thinking for Social Impact
  • Thinking Water
  • Habitability in the Universe

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