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Climate Change and Net Zero Solutions (Taught)
- MS
- 12 Months
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Postgraduate
- University of East Anglia
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Overview
Develop your scientific skills and knowledge, and learn about the science underpinning climate change, through an MSc in climate changes that has never been more essential. Climate change resulting from human activity will present us with demanding challenges that will require people with expertise and skills that encompass society, policy, and physical science.
You’ll have the freedom to approach your studies in an interdisciplinary way, depending on your interests and career destination. Based within the long-established School of Environmental SciencesSchool of Environmental Sciences, you’ll learn from lecturers in the Climatic Research Unit (CRU), widely recognised as one of the world-leading authorities on climate, and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, who provide evidence to inform society’s transition to a sustainable low-carbon and climate-resilient future.
You’ll discover the fundamentals of the changing climate from the past two millennia into the future. You'll examine climate model projections of the future, from global scales to extreme events such as drought. You'll learn about relationships between energy and economy, enabling you to critically engage with debates around net zero, innovation and emergent technologies.
You’ll study in the inspiring UEA campusUEA campus, in the vibrant and historic city of Norwich. You’ll be part of a world-leading university that has been at the forefront of understanding our climate and environment for over half a century.
As a graduate of this course, you’ll have strong employability potential in many careers including academia, consultancy, industry, policymaking, or government research agencies, in areas from impacts and adaptation to net zero and sustainability. You’ll also be well-prepared to continue your studies if you’re interested in delving deeper into climate or environmental studies.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Modules
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Assessment method
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Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Meteorological Society, Royal
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Entry requirements
Bachelors degree 2.2 or equivalent in any science subject across physical and social sciences. Strong applicants from other backgrounds with experience relevant to Climate Change are also encouraged to apply.
Suitable degree subjects could include: Environmental Sciences or related disciplines (e.g. Earth Science, Geography, Geophysics, Meteorology, Oceanography, Climate Science and Engineering but also degrees where there is a focus on natural resource management, engineering impact on the environment, sustainability etc) Single science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology etc), Geography and social science subjects are also acceptable.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Listening and Reading |
English Foreign Language:
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £11000 | Whole course |
| England | £11000 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £11000 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £11000 | Whole course |
| Wales | £11000 | Whole course |
| International | £22750 | Whole 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.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Sponsorship information
UEA offers a limited number of scholarships for International students of up to 50 per cent of the value of tuition fees; these awards are based on academic merit.
University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
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Course contact details
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