Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change, MSc

Program Overview

The MSc in Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change at Swansea University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of climate change and environmental dynamics. Through a combination of compulsory and optional modules, students develop practical problem-solving and communication skills, preparing them for careers in the environmental service industry, regulating bodies, or academia. The program is highly ranked globally and nationally, with 90% of its research outputs recognized as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Master of Science in Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change

Course Overview

This program focuses on global and regional environmental and climatic change. By analyzing the scientific basis and limitations of models and data collection techniques, you cultivate a range of valuable skills. Your learning benefits from the combined Geography and Biosciences research expertise of our staff around environmental and climate dynamics, marine and ecosystem biology, environmental management, and sustainable development.

• Top 151-200 in the World (Shanghai Ranking Subject Rankings 2022)
• Top 201-250 in the World for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings 2023)
• UK Top 22 for Research Rating (The Times Good University Guide 2023)
• 90% of our research outputs have been recognized as world-leading and internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021)
• 100% of the environment was rated as world-leading and internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021)

Objectives

• Acquire a deep and broad knowledge of the current scientific issues underpinning climate change and environmental dynamics.
• Develop practical problem-solving and communication skills required for a successful career in the wider industry.

Outline:

MSc 1 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7T)

Compulsory Modules

• Environmental Dynamics (September-January, 20 credits)
• Environmental Remote Sensing (September-January, 20 credits)
• Climate Change - Past, Present, and Future (January-June, 20 credits)
• Climate Science and Policy (January-June, 20 credits)

Optional Modules

• Advanced Techniques in Biodiversity Assessment (September-January, 20 credits)
• Environmental Modelling (September-January, 20 credits)
• Geographical Information Systems (September-January, 20 credits)
• Ecosystems: Ecology, Conservation & Resource Management (January-June, 20 credits)

Dissertation

• Dissertation Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change (September-June, 60 credits)

Assessment:

Taught Masters degrees are assessed through a combination of examinations, coursework, and a dissertation or research project.

Teaching:

You will be taught by world-class lecturers who are all active researchers. Their research activities in areas such as climate change, glaciology, poverty alleviation through control of disease, and pollution risks from wildfire ash help change the world for the better.

Careers:

The MSc in Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change enhances your prospects for a career in the environmental service industry, regulating bodies, or academia. After developing specialist insights into the modern world, your understanding can be applied in a diverse range of settings. Our graduates have progressed to stimulating roles, including:

• Environmental Monitoring Officer (Natural Resources Wales)
• Geographical Data Processor (Western Power Distribution)
• Graduate Statutory Orders Specialist (Jacobs)
• Catchment Scientist (Welsh Water)
• Ecologist (Natural England)
• Multi-site Supervisor (Phase Eight)
• Data Analyst (PHS Group)
• Account Manager Support (Handelsbanken)

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

MSc 1 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 10,100 £ 21,000 September 2024 £ 10,600 £ 22,050 MSc 2 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 5,050 £ 10,500 September 2024 £ 5,300 £ 11,050 MSc 3 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 3,400 £ 7,000 September 2024 £ 3,550 £ 7,350 Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%. £ 3,550 £ 7,350 Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.