Environmental Politics MRes
University of Brighton
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IntroOur Environmental Politics MRes examines environmental politics at the intersections of social justice and radical activism.You’ll learn with researchers who are analysing key issues including climate emergency and its responses, environmental risk, water resource management, biodiversity and rewilding, nature-people conflict, extractivism and energy supply.You’ll consider how environmental interventions and policies are designed, negotiated, disputed and implemented within government, the ...Read more

Intro

Our Environmental Politics MRes examines environmental politics at the intersections of social justice and radical activism.

You’ll learn with researchers who are analysing key issues including climate emergency and its responses, environmental risk, water resource management, biodiversity and rewilding, nature-people conflict, extractivism and energy supply.

You’ll consider how environmental interventions and policies are designed, negotiated, disputed and implemented within government, the corporate sector and civil society.

Making full use of our specialist facilities you’ll work on a dedicated research project under the supervision of an academic member of staff who specialises in your area of research. You’ll be linked to our

  • Centre for Spatial, Environmental and Cultural Politics
  • , and our
  • Centre for Aquatic Environments
  • .

    Studying in Brighton & Hove, you can make the most of our networks and expertise in a forward-thinking city of protest, diversity and politics, located next to the South Downs National Park.

    Careers

    The course intends to maximise both your personal and professional potential, and in particular provides a foundation for careers in research, third sector organisations and environmental NGOs. The MRes provides a route to further study through a PhD.

    On course completion, you will be equipped with practical research-based training, plus the necessary transferable skills to prepare you for career progression.

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    99/101
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    70th
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    12 Feb 24

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    Modules

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    Entry requirements

    Degree and experience: A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered. All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects undertaken, relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications.

    Tuition fees

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    £8,400 per year

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    Students from Domestic

    This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £8,400. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £15,900 per year

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    Students from EU

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    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £15,900 per year

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    Students from International

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    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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    University of Brighton
    University of Brighton , Brighton

    Located on England’s beautiful south coast, the University of Brighton is a buzzing multi-campus university with a diverse student...

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    Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.1 miles away

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