Climate Change MSc

University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom

Master'sClimate science & policyFull-time

One-year master in UCL Geography spanning climate science, policy and environmental change, taught by a department recognised for research across both natural and social sciences; sister programmes cover climate policy & politics.

Key facts

Duration

12 months (1 year)

Language

English

Format

Full-time

Tuition

35,400 GBP total

Tuition (EU/EEA)

16,800 GBP total

Intake

September

Verified Aug 2026 (2026/27): overseas GBP 35,400 FT; UK home GBP 16,800 FT (EU students generally pay the overseas rate). Part-time route over 2 years also offered. Source: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught-degrees/climate-change-msc

Curriculum modules

Climate Dynamics — Published compulsory module.
Mitigation and Adaptation to Environmental Change — Published compulsory module.
Research Project and Dissertation — Published compulsory module.
Politics of Climate Change — Published optional module.

Admission requirements

UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in a quantitative subject
IELTS/TOEFL for non-native speakers
Personal statement and references

Career destinations

Climate Analyst — Consulting & finance
Policy Advisor — Government / NGO
Researcher — Academia

Related programmes

MSc in Environmental Change and Policy — University of Oxford
Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership — University of Cambridge (CISL)
MSc Environmental Technology — Imperial College London
MSc Climate Change Finance and Investment — University of Edinburgh
MSc Environmental Economics and Climate Change — London School of Economics (LSE)
MSc Global Sustainable Development — University of St Andrews

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