Course overview

Our postgraduate courses in Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change (Policy) explore key climate emergency issues. You will investigate the causes and consequences of climate change as well as explore emerging solutions to reducing levels of global carbonisation.

The Policy pathway provides a critical appreciation of tackling climate change in context through knowledge of environmental and climate policy analysis of tactics by governments and the effect of policymaking and legislation upon scientific approaches.

Appealing to graduates of a range of disciplines including sciences engineering social sciences business or life sciences the emphasis is on quantitative skills for environmental data analysis whilst broadening your understanding of environmental politics. You will:

• Explore the global transition to net zero from more renewable energy technologies to life-cycle (eco)design sustainable food systems investment in nature-based solutions and sustainable infrastructure. We cover the challenges of moving to a low-carbon economy whilst adapting to a warming planet and will lead you through the implications of climate change and climate policies for equity between and within countries.
• Gain specialist knowledge of the earth system and climate impact whilst working together in small groups to propose innovative solutions for real-life problems.
• Recognise social and ethical responsibilities as you learn to mobilise your knowledge across disciplines and work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Gain valuable insights into the demands and duties of the working world bringing your leadership and management skills to life.
• Develop a wide range of talents including creative critical and strategic thinking effective communication professional engagement teamwork problem solving and research analysis through diverse learning approaches and perspectives.

Your career

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.