MSc Global Environmental Change and Policy

Course overview

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Course details

Degree level

Master's

Subject

Environmental Change / Policy

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£28,952 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

8000 GBP

City

Edinburgh

Country

Scotland

Campus

Edinburgh

Official course page

https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/global-environmental-change-and-policy

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

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Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

• Pakistan: For most subjects, Second Class Lower (2:2) equivalent with 70% or 3.5 CGPA out of 5 overall in the relevant Undergraduate Degree.

General entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent in a subject such as earth, marine or environmental science. Numeracy is an advantage. Degrees with evidence of conservation, ecology, biology, geology, chemistry or microbiology are also considered.

Scholarships & discounts

No scholarships or discounts are listed for this course.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

Via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, phone, or a recorded video portal

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Online interview

Course modules

• January mandatory: Global Environmental Sustainability Leadership and Governance in a Changing World; Science Communication and Engagement; Equity, Economics and Ecosystems under Pressure. January optional: Environmental Evidence Synthesis; Fisheries Sustainability and Gear Technology; Marine Environmental Monitoring; Tropical and Coral Reefs: Monitoring and Management; GIS for Marine and Environmental Scientists; Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation; Practical Skills in Marine Surveying. September mandatory: Earth System Science; Innovative Technologies and Global Water Challenges; Reconstructing Environmental Change; Research Skills for Earth Systems Scientists. Second January: Earth Sciences MSc Project.