All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
International students can get information on entry requirements specific to their country in our International Study section.
Academic requirements
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in international development, development studies, environmental sciences, climate change, social sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, geography, political sciences, sustainable development or economics.
English language requirements
IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
English language
Please note: if you are from a majority English speaking country, you may not be required to provide further proof of your English language proficiency. Full details of the English language tests we accept are available on this page.
Other academic and vocational qualifications
Each application to 十博软件下载安卓版 is considered on an individual basis. If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.
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Annual full-time tuition fees
Home (Scottish) and RUK: £7,000
International: £15,500
Distance Learning Fees
Home/RUK
Per 15 credit module: £950
Dissertation (2x standard module): £1,900
Full programme (8x standard module and dissertation): £9,500
International
Per 15 credit module: £1,400
Dissertation (2x standard module): £2,800
Full programme (8x standard module and dissertation): £14,000
Part-time fees
Part-time fees are a pro rata of the full-time fee based on the number of module credits taken each trimester.
Part-time fees
Part-time fees are a pro rata of the full-time fee based on the number of module credits taken each trimester.
Fees are subject to change and published here for guidance only.
Additional costs
As a student at the University, there are additional fees and costs which may or may not apply to you, but that you should be aware of.
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Scholarships
We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of £2 million per year.
View our postgraduate scholarships.
Aziz Foundation Scholarship
The Aziz Foundation offers Scholarships for British Muslim students starting a one-year master’s degree at 十博软件下载安卓版 in September 2023.
A scholarship covers the full amount of tuition fees for the degree and the deadline for applications is 11 July 2023.
Visit 十博软件下载安卓版 Aziz Scholarship to apply now.
MSc Climate Justice Scholarship
This scholarship offers full-time International fee-paying students funding towards their tuition fees for the full-time MSc Climate Justice course.
Visit the MSc Climate Justice Scholarship page to apply now.
Assessment methods
Students will be assessed via a mix of exams and assessments, with a combination of coursework, oral presentations, online discussions, computer based exercises, case study analysis, reports and a final dissertation.
Guest lectures and networking events
This course features guest lecturers.
Language options
This course includes the option to study a language.
Membership
As a student on the MSc Climate Justice, you will benefit from free IEMA membership while you study. Through your membership, you will have access to live webinars hosted by industry experts, online best-practice guidance documents, and our members-only magazine. These resources give you a great opportunity to explore new topics, learn about new ideas and stay up to date. With over 18,500 members, IEMA membership also gives you the opportunity to network with other students and professionals within the environment and sustainability space. You can do this through regional events, the IEMA Futures network (our network for students, graduates and early-career professionals), and IEMA’s annual members-only conference. You can find out more about their networks and upcoming events on the IEMA website. Lastly, IEMA provide you with career support and guidance. There are relevant webinar series out there for you to enjoy – for example, the Day in the Life series. They also have volunteering opportunities which allow members to develop new skills and broaden their experiences. This could involve helping to organise events & webinars for other members, and also things like speaking on webinars, and writing blogs for our website. IEMA also has a Jobs page where you can view opportunities.
When you complete your course, you will be eligible to move up to Graduate membership when you complete your course, giving you the professionally recognised GradIEMA suffix. This signifies that you are part of the next generation of sustainability leaders and enables you to fast track an application to practitioner once you have gained sufficient experience.
Professional accreditation
The programme is accredited by IEMA, the Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment. IEMA is the global professional body for individuals and organisations working, studying or interested in the environment and sustainability. This is a growing and evolving profession, and IEMA are committed to supporting, encouraging and improving the confidence and performance as well as the profile and recognition of all environment and sustainability professionals.
Professional engagement
Students on the course will have the opportunity to attend conferences and events.
