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University of Bristol: Society, Politics and Climate Change

Institution University of Bristol
Department School of Geographical Sciences
Web https://www.bristol.ac.uk
Email choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0) 117 394 1649
Study type Taught

Summary

What are the social and political dimensions of climate change? What impact does climate change have at local, state and international levels? How do we understand the actions of communities and international organisations in response to a changing planet?

This programme investigates the complex social and political impacts of a changing climate, and examines the ways in which we can respond to crisis. While you will be made familiar with current technical arguments about the nature of the climate crisis, the focus is on its social and political dimensions. You will explore cutting-edge approaches within the social sciences to understand framings of and responses to the climate crisis. You will engage with themes including: climate crisis and political economy; the effects of climate change on international relations; sustainability and development; resilience and disasters; green transitions; and the origin and potential of green social movements to foster social and political change.

This programme is intended for those who aspire to a professional career in addressing climate change in the public, private or not-for-profit sector. Critical skills are embedded throughout the programme to ensure that you have the requisite capacities to address social and political problems arising from our changing planet, and to help shape a more sustainable future.

You will have the option of working on a dissertation research project for a partner organisation, gaining crucial experience to further your career aspirations.

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