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Durham University: Climate Change, Environmental Processes and Sustainable Futures
| Institution | Durham University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Geography |
| Web | durham.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0191 334 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Anthropogenic climate change is disrupting global environmental processes, creating intersecting environmental crises that affect both human and non-human life. These challenges include: increased frequency and magnitude of hazardous events such as landslides, floods and droughts; land degradation; melting of polar/mountain glaciers, ice caps and permafrost; and rising sea levels.
This MSc takes a Natural Science approach to respond to the question of how we can address these challenges in order to develop sustainable futures. You will develop:
understanding of the relations and feedbacks between climate change and environmental processes advanced-level skills of data collection, analysis, and interpretation needed for decision making under conditions of uncertainty and incomplete data. The programme brings together state-of-the-art research in environmental processes across diverse systems from polar regions to deserts under changing climates, and advanced approaches to data acquisition, analysis and interpretation. You will also gain experience of working with partners, alongside the leadership and engagement and communication skills necessary to help you contribute to global efforts to enhance environmental sustainability.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK first or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in engineering, sciences (physics) or a relevant related subject. Plus the usual language requirement. For International Country and Region specific qualifications please see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/regional-pages/ Please check the Requirements and Admissions section of the course database for details and exact requirements. Guidance for Home Applicants You can apply to this course by clicking the link "Apply" at the top right of the page above Course Summary. This will redirect you to Durham University Post Graduate information page where you will be able to apply via the Post Graduate Applicant Portal. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| England | 15000 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 15000 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 15000 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 15000 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 15000 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 15000 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 30000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 30000 GBP for Whole course |
Durham University
- World top 100 University: Joint 89th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- UK top 10 University: 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
- 7th in the Complete University Guide 2025
- World top 30 University for sustainability: 19th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- 65th in the world in the category of Employer Reputation. QS World University Rankings 2025
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