MSc Climate Justice
Each year, the effects of climate change become more pronounced. People all over the world are displaced due to rising sea levels, crop-destroying droughts and increasingly frequent floods and forest fires. Over the next decade, these climate consequences will only intensify. How we chose to move forward is one of the most important ethical questions we face.
Glasgow Caledonian University is the university for the common good. You will benefit from an impressive, international teaching cohort, research-led and further enhanced by expert speakers, we provide a truly practical learning experience. The only programme of its kind, this masters programme can help influence change at the point where science, human rights and policy development intersect.
The growing field of climate justice needs people who can help craft public policy at local or global level, work with non-profit and intergovernmental agencies, assist developmental organisations or pursue academic research in the field.
Taking a practical, multi-disciplinary approach, the curriculum at Glasgow Caledonian University offers in depth study of the complex issues of climate justice.
- Explore topics in resources and sustainability
- Learn about carbon management and renewable energy technologies
- Study how water access affects public health
- Investigate gender issues and their implications for human rights
- Master the basics of project management and environmental management
Centre for Climate Justice
The Centre for Climate Justice is a Glasgow Caledonian University research centre dedicated to achieving meaningful social change. Based within the Glasgow city campus but at the centre of a global research community, staff and students share common values in the fight for human rights.
Graduate prospects
Graduates of the MSc Climate Justice have found rewarding careers with development organisations, the UN and related organisations, government agencies and non-profit organisations - as well as within academic and research institutions.
The MSc Climate Justice explores the principles that underpin climate justice; human rights, development and climate change. The programme is tailored to provide a practical angle to climate justice to allow students to graduate with a Masters which provides them with skills, approaches and methodologies for addressing climate justice in their future work plans. It can be studied full-time for one year or part-time over two years.
Module list
Climate Change and Carbon Management; Climate Change, Adaptation and Mitigation; Climate Justice; Environmental Ethics and Climate Change; GIS and Environmental Management; Human Rights, Gender and Development; Project (MSc); Renewable Energy Technologies; Resource Management and Circular Economy; Water, Justice and Health.
Download the Programme Specification for a detailed breakdown of its structure, what you will learn and other useful information.
Due to significant demand, applications for this course are now closed to international applicants for January 2022. Please consider our following intake in September 2022.
Study Options
- 2021/22
Award
Mode of study
Duration
Start date
Location
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full Time | 1 Year | 31 Jan 2022 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
| MSc | Part Time | 2 Years | 31 Jan 2022 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
| MSc | Distance Learning | 2 - 5 Years | 31 Jan 2022 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
Study Options
- 2022/23
Award
Mode of study
Duration
Start date
Location
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full Time | 1 Year | Jan 2023 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
| MSc | Full Time | 1 Year | Sep 2022 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
| MSc | Part Time | 2 Years | Sep 2022 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
| MSc | Distance Learning | 2 - 5 Years | Sep 2022 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
| MSc | Part Time | 2 Years | Jan 2023 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
| MSc | Distance Learning | 2 - 5 Years | Jan 2023 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
Minimum academic requirement
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in international development, development studies, environmental sciences, climate change, social sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, geography, political sciences, sustainable development or economics.Additional information
Other academic and vocational qualifications
Each application to GCU is considered on an individual basis. If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.
English language
IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.Please note: if you are from a majority English speaking country, you may not be required to provide further proof of your English Language proficiency.
International pathways
Students will be assessed via a mix of exams and assessments, with a combination of coursework, oral presentations, online discussions, computer based exercises, case study analysis, reports and a final dissertation.
The tuition fees you pay are mostly determined by your fee status. What is my student fee status?
Annual full-time tuition fees
Home (Scottish) and RUK: £7,000
International: £14,500
Part-time and distance-learning tuition fees
View our part-time and distance-learning fee schedules
Fees are subject to change and published here for guidance only.
Additional costs
As a student at the University, there are additional fees and costs which may or may not apply to you, but that you should be aware of.
Scholarships
We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of £2 million per year.