University of East Anglia UEA: Climate Change and International Development
| Institution | University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of International Development |
| Web | http://www.uea.ac.uk |
| admissions@uea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01603 591515 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
About This Course
If you work in international development and climate change policy and practice, this is the course to further your career.
You’ll address multiple dimensions including international policy frameworks on climate change such as urban climate change governance, adaptation and mitigation choices and pathways, linking climate change mitigation and development, carbon trade, climate change and poverty reduction, trade-offs and synergies, and local responses to extreme events and disasters.
You’ll be taught by a team of internationally renowned natural scientists, policy analysts and economists. Your course material will draw upon existing and ongoing research and applied work through the School of International Development and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research.
The interdisciplinary approach of the course ensures you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with the School of Environmental Sciences through science-based modules on climate change.
Overview
In recent years climate change has held a lead position on the international development agenda and world political stage, making this course particularly relevant today.
You’ll cover a range of issues surrounding international and local dimensions, particularly the questions of mitigation and adaptation in resource-poor and vulnerable settings.
The course will address multiple dimensions of climate change and development including those mentioned earlier. You’ll also look at local responses to extreme events and disasters, and adaptation and mitigation impacts in Africa. There may also be the opportunity to participate in a United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Meeting (UNFCCC).
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Good social sciences degree, 2.1 or equivalent required. All applicants who are not a British national and/or whose 1st language is not English will need to demonstrate a suitable level of English language proficiency. This is equivalent to an IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components, although we do accept many other types of qualifications or tests. In accordance with the UK Border Agencies Tier 4 visa guidelines, we will also waive the English language requirement for applicants who meet the defined nationality test or who have completed a degree level course in 1 of the listed countries. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| EU | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Good social sciences degree, 2.1 or equivalent required. All applicants who are not a British national and/or whose 1st language is not English will need to demonstrate a suitable level of English language proficiency. This is equivalent to an IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components, although we do accept many other types of qualifications or tests. In accordance with the UK Border Agencies Tier 4 visa guidelines, we will also waive the English language requirement for applicants who meet the defined nationality test or who have completed a degree level course in 1 of the listed countries. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| EU | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 16400 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Good social sciences degree, 2.1 or equivalent required. All applicants who are not a British national and/or whose 1st language is not English will need to demonstrate a suitable level of English language proficiency. This is equivalent to an IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all 4 components, although we do accept many other types of qualifications or tests. In accordance with the UK Border Agencies Tier 4 visa guidelines, we will also waive the English language requirement for applicants who meet the defined nationality test or who have completed a degree level course in 1 of the listed countries. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| EU | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Good social sciences degree, 2.1 or equivalent required. All applicants who are not a British national and/or whose 1st language is not English will need to demonstrate a suitable level of English language proficiency. This is equivalent to an IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all 4 components, although we do accept many other types of qualifications or tests. In accordance with the UK Border Agencies Tier 4 visa guidelines, we will also waive the English language requirement for applicants who meet the defined nationality test or who have completed a degree level course in 1 of the listed countries. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| EU | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 8000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 16400 GBP for Whole course |
University of East Anglia
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