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MSc Global Climate Challenges

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Human-driven climate change is no longer a distant threat it is unfolding now, bringing rising seas, devastating floods, growing food and water insecurity, conflict, and mass migration.The world urgently needs new ideas, bold leadership, and practical action. This course is designed to equip you with the tools to respond: to understand the challenges, devise innovative solutions, and drive meaningful change.What makes this course unique is its breadth and flexibility. You’ll learn from world-leading researchers tackling the climate crisis across the University of York, including the internationally renowned Stockholm Environment Institute York. With optional modules spanning all three Faculties (Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Social Sciences) you’ll develop a truly interdisciplinary perspective, and the ability to collaborate and communicate across boundaries.By the time you graduate, you’ll have developed the green skills and expertise that employers in government, consultancy, charities, and business are urgently seeking. More than a degree, this is your chance to shape a more sustainable and just future.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 27,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research quality (Complete University Guide).
The University of York is in the top ten of the Complete University Guide league tables in an impressive 12 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2027).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    11th out of 103

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    130 65%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    23rd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    31st

    36

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