Course contact details
King's Admissions Office
Phone:+44 (0) 20 7123 4843
King's College London, University of London
Strand
Westminster
WC2R 2LS
Addressing climate change is the defining challenge of our time. As emissions continue to rise and environmental deterioration accelerates, the need for decisive action has never been more urgent. Yet as governments, businesses and societies grapple with this complex transition, a critical missing component remains: the skilled leaders needed to deliver transformation.
Our online climate change and sustainability master’s bridges this gap. This multidisciplinary programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead the transition to a sustainable future. You’ll gain a deep understanding of climate science, policy, and governance while mastering the practical tools to design and execute effective solutions.
Delivered 100% online, this distance-learning programme has been designed with busy professionals in mind. Study part-time, wherever you’re based, without pausing your career or sacrificing other commitments.
This course has three intakes:
28 September 2026
Application deadline:
01 September 2026
25 January 2027
Application Deadline:
07 December 2026
24 May 2027
Application Deadline:
26 April 2027
You should have a 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related subject, typically in environmental, earth or natural sciences; social or political sciences; business, economics, public policy, or engineering. Similar disciplines will also be considered.
We also welcome applicants with relevant professional experience who can demonstrate their ability to study at a postgraduate level. If you hold a 2:1 or 2:2 degree (or international equivalent) in any subject, or have equivalent professional qualifications, you must be able to demonstrate relevant professional experience.
Applicants with Level 5 qualifications or equivalent must have at least five years of relevant work experience.
As part of your application, you will need to answer personal statement questions and provide two references. Depending on your previous qualifications, you may also need to submit a CV.
You must provide a copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Please refer to the course pages on the King’s College website for the most up-to-date tuition fee information. You can access these pages by clicking on the course contact details links below.
Phone:+44 (0) 20 7123 4843
Strand
Westminster
WC2R 2LS
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