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MSc Global Environmental Change and Policy

Heriot-Watt University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

MSc Global Environmental Change and Policy equips those of you with a bachelor-level graduate degree in earth and environmental science, or related degree, and a deep desire to shape the policies and practices that will bring a sustainable future, with the multidisciplinary, leadership and communication skills necessary to be able to understand and tackle complex global issues. Youll gain the highly-integrated level of theoretical, applied, and communication-based knowledge needed to identify, characterise, and effectively find solutions to a range of challenges associated with climate change, societal challenges, and policy development.

You will learn the principles of environmental and earth system science, including a detailed knowledge of the earth system, and be empowered to design and implement informed decisions on resilient solutions to help businesses, communities and governments. You will also consider strategic social, economic and environmental issues, policy, ethical, and human health and safety challenges in the marine environment, and holistic approaches to overcoming them. 

This career-focused masters programme will develop your technical, analytical, scientific, communication and leadership abilities, relevant for a marine science career in academia, industry, government and non-governmental organisations.

Tuition fees

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£ 28,056per year

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University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 4AS, Scotland

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One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you will join over 24,000 students and 166,000 alumni in 190 countries.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the industry-informed programmes that equip you with the right skills to succeed.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university’s ‘Go Global’ scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    68th out of 73 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    153 73%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.80 70%

    70th

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