Climate Change Policy and Politics MSc

UCL (University College London)

The Climate Change Policy and Politics MSc is an advanced social science degree that equips the next generation of climate leaders with the knowledge, methods and technical skills they need to develop politically-intelligent policies to tackle climate change. It is grounded in the disciplines of political science and public policy.How societies respond to climate change is significantly shaped by politics at the global, national, and local levels. The Climate Change Policy and Politics MSc is for students that want to study climate policy and politics together, to gain knowledge of practical policy tools and the politics of getting them adopted and implemented. The programme has three core elements: (1) the policy options for mitigating climate change and adapting to its impacts, (2) the politics of climate policymaking, including the role of actors, interests, institutions and ideas in policy design, adoption and implementation and (3) understanding the key role of climate justice in shaping the ethics and politics of climate policymaking. You will be additionally trained in cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative research methods. Overall, this MSc equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to design politically-intelligent climate policies and strategies. The programme is suitable for graduates with an interest in climate change policy who want to specialise in the politics of climate change policymaking and develop the skills needed for a career in climate policy or to go on to further academic study, especially in political science or public policy.