Climate Change MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

The programme provides you with a knowledge and understanding of the Earth system (incorporating the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, lithosphere) and the nature and causes of climate variability and change. It combines observationally based climate and environmental science with state-of-the-art modelling, specifically concerned with understanding the impacts of climate change. It seeks to place climate change within the context of broader anthropogenic environmental change and social policy dimensions.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consist of four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time nine months) is offered.

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, full-time 12 weeks, part-time one year) is offered.

• Climate Dynamics
• Models in Environmental Science
• Past Climates
• Global Environmental Change

modules running are dependent on staff sabbaticals

Options may include:

• Options may include:
• Biological Indicators of Environmental Change
• Climate Modelling
• Coastal Change
• Cities and Climate Change
• Environmental GIS
• Impacts of Climate Change on Hydro-ecological systems
• Non-biological Indicators of Environmental Change
• Ocean Circulation and Climate Change
• Politics of Climate Change
• Terrestrial Carbon: Modelling and Monitoring
• Surface Water Modelling

Other MSc modules offered across UCL may be taken at the discretion of the MSc convenor. Availability of modules is dependent on staff sabbaticals.

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 12,000 words and an oral presentation.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory and computer-based practical classes. Assessment is through independent project work, practical-based and written coursework, and the dissertation