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MSc/PGDip/PGCert Climate Change and Development

School of Oriental and African Studies, London (SOAS)
London , United Kingdom
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Tuition Fee
GBP 10,270
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Fully Online
Duration
24 months
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Degree
Diploma
Major
Atmospheric Science | Environmental Sciences | Sustainability
Area of study
Natural Science
Education type
Fully Online
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
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GBP 10,270
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-10-10-
2024-01-16-
2024-04-24-
2024-04-01-
2024-10-01-
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Program Overview

The MSc in Climate Change and Development from SOAS University of London is an online program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to address climate change and development issues. The program consists of four modules, a dissertation, and is taught by experienced academics and professionals. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in government, international organizations, NGOs, research, academia, and the private sector.

Program Outline

Outline:

The MSc in Climate Change and Development program is a two-year online program offered by SOAS University of London. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills to address climate change and development issues. The program is designed for those who are currently working in, or are interested in working in, the field of climate change and development. The program is taught entirely online and is divided into four study sessions per year. Students complete one module per study session, starting with the core module. There are a total of four modules required for the MSc: one core module and three elective modules. Students will also be required to complete a dissertation.

Structure:

  • The program is delivered entirely online and divided into four study sessions per year.
  • Students complete one module per study session, starting with the core module.
  • The program consists of four modules: one core module and three elective modules.
  • Students are required to complete a dissertation.

Modules:

Core Module:

  • Climate Change and Development (30 credits)

Elective Modules (choose 3 from list below):

  • Climate Change Adaptation (30 credits)
  • Low Carbon Development (30 credits)
  • Food Security and Social Protection (30 credits)
  • Urban Sustainability (30 credits)
  • Water and Land Management for Sustainable Development (30 credits)
  • Global Environmental Change and Sustainability (30 credits)
  • Understanding Poverty (30 credits)
  • Biodiversity, Conservation and Development (30 credits)
  • Understanding Violence, Conflict and Development (offered through Development Studies)
  • The Politics of Gender and Feminisms in Development (offered through Development Studies)

Dissertation:

Teaching:

The MSc in Climate Change and Development is taught by a team of experienced academics and professionals. The program is taught entirely online, and students have access to a variety of learning resources, including:

  • Online lectures and tutorials
  • Discussion forums
  • Online library resources
  • One-on-one support from tutors

Careers:

Graduates of the MSc in Climate Change and Development program are well-equipped to work in a variety of sectors, including:

  • Government
  • International organizations
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Research and academia
  • Private sector

Other:

The MSc in Climate Change and Development program is a challenging and rewarding program that will prepare students to make a difference in the fight against climate change and the pursuit of sustainable development.

  • The program is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
  • The program is taught entirely online.
  • The program is available as a full-time or part-time program.
  • The program is open to students from all over the world.

Deadline for applications:

  • April intake: 20 March
  • October intake: 15 September

MSc: £10,270 PGDip: £8,200 PGCert: £4,100

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School of Oriental and African Studies, London (SOAS)

School of Oriental and African Studies, London (SOAS)

Overview:

SOAS, the School of Oriental and African Studies, is a public research university in London, specializing in the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It is renowned for its diverse academic programs, world-class research, and commitment to global understanding.

Services Offered:

Student Life and Campus Experience:

Key Reasons to Study There:

    Global Focus:

    SOAS offers a unique opportunity to study the cultures, languages, and societies of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

    World-Class Faculty:

    The university boasts a distinguished faculty of experts in their respective fields, providing students with access to cutting-edge research and knowledge.

    Diverse Student Body:

    SOAS attracts students from all over the world, creating a vibrant and multicultural learning environment.

    Research Opportunities:

    SOAS is a leading research institution, offering students opportunities to engage in research projects and contribute to the advancement of knowledge.

Academic Programs:

SOAS offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:

    Arts:

    History of Art & Archaeology, Music, Media & Communication

    Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics:

    African Languages, Cultures, and Literatures, China & Inner Asia, Japan & Korea, Near & Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, Translation Studies

    Social Sciences:

    Anthropology & Sociology, Development Studies, Economics, Finance & Management, Gender Studies, Law, Politics & International Studies, Religions & Philosophies

Other:

SOAS is a member of the University of London and is located in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. The university has a strong commitment to social justice and global citizenship, and its research and teaching contribute to a better understanding of the world.

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191
Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Afghanistan:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Master's degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 80% or 3.3/4.0

Argentina:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Titulo / Grado de LicenciadoEquivalent to 2:ii: 7/10

Australia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 2:2 or Credit or 65%

Austria:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 2.5/5.0 and overall Pass (Bestanden)

Bahrain:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 75% or GPA 3.0/4.0

Bangladesh:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor’s from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or Master's degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 60% or GPA 3.0/4.0

Belgium:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Licentiaat or LicenciéEquivalent to 2:ii: 13/20 or 65%

Botswana:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degree (5-year) or Master's from University of BotswanaEquivalent to 2:ii: GPA 3.5/5.0 or 65% or B- or Good

Brazil:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Título de Bacharel / Título de Licenciado (4-year)Equivalent to 2:ii: 7/10 or 70%

Brunei:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: Lower Second Class Honours with 50% overall

Bulgaria:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 4.3/6

Cameroon:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Diplôme d'Ingénieur/ Diplôme d'Études Supérieures de Commerce (5-year)Equivalent to 2:ii: 12-13 assez bien (fair); 70-74; or B+

Canada:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: GPA 3.0/4.0 or 74-77% or overall B

China Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degree (4-year)

Equivalent to 2:ii:73% or 2.6/4.0 (C9 unis)75% or 2.8/4.0 (Double First unis)80% or 3.25/4.0 (all other unis)

Colombia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Licenciado / Titulo (4-year) Equivalent to 2:ii: 3.5/5.0

Croatia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree)Equivalent to 2:ii: Overall score 3/5

Cyprus:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 6.5/10

Czech Republic:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degree (180 ECTS)Equivalent to 2:ii: 1.75/4.0 or High C 'dobre’ (good)

Denmark:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 7/12 or 8/13 or grade C

Egypt:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 70% or 3.0/4.0

Estonia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bakalaurusekraad / University Specialist's Diploma / Professional Higher Education DiplomaEquivalent to 2:ii: 4.0/5.0

Finland:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor / Kandidaatti / Kandidat (180 ECTS credits)Equivalent to 2:ii: 3/5 or 2/3

France:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Licence or Diplôme from a grande écoleEquivalent to 2:ii: 11.5 out 20

Gambia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Master's degree (2-year)Equivalent to 2:ii: GPA 3.0/4.3 or 64% or B

Germany:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degree (180 ECTS)Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.6/5

Ghana:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 2:2 (Second Class Lower Division) or GPA 3.25/5.0 or 60%

Greece:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 6.50/10

Hong Kong:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: Upper second class or GPA 2.7/4.0 or 75% or B Minus

Hungary:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor (Alapfokozat) or Diploma (Egyetemi Oklevél)Equivalent to 2:ii: 3.5/5.0

Iceland:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degree (Baccalaureus or Bakkalarprof)Equivalent to 2:ii: 7.0 out of 10

India:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: CGPA: 55-60% or 5.5/10 - 6.0/10

Iraq:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degree (Licence/Karshani)Equivalent to 2:ii: 0.7

Israel:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 70% or C+

Italy:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Laurea (180 ECTS)Equivalent to 2:ii: 100/110

Japan:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 70% or C+ or 3.0

Jordan:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 3.0/4.0 or 70%

Kazakhstan:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelors (Bakalavr Diplomi) or Specialist DiplomaEquivalent to 2:ii: GPA 3.0/4.0 or GPA 4.0/5.0 or B

Kenya:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 2:2 or 60%

Kuwait:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 3.0/

Latvia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bakalaura Diploms (Bachelor's) or Profesionālā Bakalaura DiplomsEquivalent to 2:ii: 7/10

Lebanon:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degree / LicenceEquivalent to 2:ii: 75% or Grade B-/C+ or GPA 2.8/4.0 or 14/20

Liberia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Master's degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 75% or 2.8/4.0

Libya:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor Degree from selected institutionEquivalent to 2:ii: 75% or GPA 3.0/4.0

Lithuania:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelors / Bakalauro (180 ECTS)Equivalent to 2:ii: 7.5/10

Malawi:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Master's degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 70%

Malaysia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 3.0/4.0 or B (Class 2 Division 2)

Malta:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: Lower Second Class with 65% or Category IIB

Mexico:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Titulo de LicenciadoEquivalent to 2:ii: 8/10 or 80%

Morocco:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Licence / Licence d'Etudes Fondamentales / Licence ProfessionnelleEquivalent to 2:ii: 13/20

Nepal:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Master's degree / Bachelor degree (4-year)Equivalent to 2:ii: 70%

Netherlands:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 6.5/10 or GPA 3.0

New Zealand:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: Majority of credited modules B- or above

Nigeria:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: Lower Second Class or 55% or GPA 3.0/5.0 or 2.5/4.0 or 4.0/7.0

Norway:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelors / Bachelorgrad (180 ECTS) or Candidatus /a magisteriiEquivalent to 2:ii: Grade C (with at least 80 ECTS) at grade B or 3.2

Oman:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 3.0/4.0

Pakistan:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor (4-year) / Master's from HEC recognised institutionEquivalent to 2:ii: CGPA 2.7 or 65%

Philippines:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Master’s from recognised institution or Centre of Excellence / Bachelor from prestigious institution or Centre of ExcellenceEquivalent to 2:ii:Prestigous Universities: GPA 3.3/4.0 or 1.75/5.0 or Grade B or 83%Recognised Universities: GPA 3.5/4.0 or 2.0/5.0 or Grade B or 87%

Poland:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Licencjat or Inżynier (3-year)Equivalent to 2:ii: 4.25/5

Portugal:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Licenciado (180 ECTS)Equivalent to 2:ii: 15/20

Qatar:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: GPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 or 70% or 7/10

Romania:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Diplomă de Licenţă / Diplomă de Inginer / Diplomă de Urbanist DiplomatEquivalent to 2:ii: 8/10

Russia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Diplom Bakalavra or Specialist DiplomaEquivalent to 2:ii: 3.8/5.0

Rwanda:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor (4-year)Equivalent to 2:ii: Lower Second Class Honours or 65-69% or 14/20

Saudi Arabia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 or overall 70%

Singapore:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: CAP 3.5/5.0 or 3.0/4.0

Slovakia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bakalár / BachelorEquivalent to 2:ii: 70% or 2.0 overall or C

South Africa:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor (4-year)Equivalent to 2:ii: 60%

South Korea:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: GPA 2.7/4.0 or 3.0/4.3 or 3.3/4.5

Spain:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Título de Grado / Título de Licenciado / Título de Ingeniero / Titulo de ArquitectoEquivalent to 2:ii: 6.5/10 or GPA 1.75/4.0

Sri Lanka:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor Special Degree or Professional Degree (4-year)Equivalent to 2:ii: 55% or 2:2 or GPA 3.0/4.0

Sudan:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor (5-year)Equivalent to 2:ii: 65%+ or B

Sweden:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degree / Kandidatexamen / YrkesexamenEquivalent to 2:ii: B (90 credits) and C (90 credits) or Very Good (70 credits) and Good (110 Credits) or C (180 credits)

Switzerland:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Diplom / Diplôme / Lizentiat / Staatsdiplom / Diplôme d’EtatEquivalent to 2:ii: Overall 4.5/6 or 7/10 or 2.5/5

Syria:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Licence / al-ijaza-fi / BachelorEquivalent to 2:ii: 70%+ or 'Good'

Taiwan:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: 68-70% or GPA 2.8/4.0-3.0/4.0

Thailand:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:ii: GPA 3.0/4.0

Tunisia:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Diplôme National d'Ingénieur / Diplôme National d'Architecture / Licence / MaîtriseEquivalent to 2:ii: 12 out of 20

Turkey:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Lisans DiplomasiEquivalent to 2:ii: GPA 2.6/4 from the top universities and 3.0/4 from all others

Uganda:

Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degreeEquivalent to 2:

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