Global Environmental Change and Sustainability MSc
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Global Environmental Change and Sustainability MSc and other courses in Environmental Sciences at University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Environmental Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Environmental Sciences courses of University of Birmingham
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Environmental Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26500 | £26000 | £31500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £28500 | £22000 - £31500 | £25000 - £40000 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of University of Birmingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24189 | £22414 | £26298 |
25-75 percentile range | £21037 - £27771 | £16897 - £27576 | £20317 - £33339 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Understanding global environmental change, how we address its causes, how we live with and respond to its impacts, and how we find sustainable solutions to our use of Earth’s resources, are some of the most pressing issues facing humanity today.
This programme aims to prepare a new generation of environmentally aware students for graduate employment in a range of industries positioned to tackle these global grand challenges. In a world that is increasingly affected by environmental change, it is of paramount importance that we are able to develop sustainable management of energy and natural resources, food security, biodiversity, ecology, and natural hazards. Tackling these themes requires a broad and interdisciplinary approach, based on a sound understanding of Earth and environmental processes, and of the intersection of human pressures and ecological systems.
Our four-year (MSci) programme allows you to specialise further and develop key career skills through leading your own research project. This independent project accounts for half of your final year, and may involve links with industry. You will develop your research plans with an academic member of staff. Several MSci students on related programmes publish their research or present it at conferences each year, and the MSci year provides excellent training for further research (PhD) or a professional career.
By combining sociological, ethical, and economic dimensions with a sound scientific understanding of environmental change, students will graduate with a broad skills set – drawing on analytical approaches and able to communicate ideas and develop solutions. This will prepare graduates for work with a broad range of stakeholders, from NGOs to global businesses, in seeking more sustainable approaches to current problems.
Why study this course?
- This programme is uniquely designed to give students experience and understanding of the intersecting challenges that characterise global environmental change and the development of more sustainable approaches. Building on a strong scientific foundation, you will also work with social scientists, study ethical and economic dimensions of global change, and work with external partners to seek sustainable solutions to real-world problems.
- You will work with academics from a range of disciplines, and be part of a student cohort with diverse interests and skills. The course places a strong emphasise on working as teams to resolve problems, and this includes input from across the University and beyond.
- The Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR). BIFoR aims to provide fundamental science, social science and cultural research of direct relevance to global forested landscapes. Opportunities for undergraduates to get involved with BIFoR come for example from the Year 3 dissertation (research module).
- Lapworth Museum of Geology. The Lapworth Museum of Geology holds the finest and most extensive collections of fossils, minerals and rocks in the Midlands. Dating back to 1880, it is one of the oldest specialist geological museums in the UK. The collections provide a unique resource to support undergraduate learning.
- A programme to suit you. Focus on developing expertise in Sustainable Earth, Sustainable Climate, Sustainable Ecosystems or Sustainable Society, or mix and match optional modules of your choosing from across the University.
The large number of optional modules available to you allows you to tailor your degree to your interests, but also means that you will be working with other students in the cohort who take a varied set of subjects, and can bring these diverse insights to group exercises within the core modules.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Environmental Sciences courses of University of Birmingham
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Environmental Sciences courses of University of Birmingham
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Global Environmental Change and Sustainability MSc at University of Birmingham
30% | Conservation and environment professionals |
20% | Natural and social science professionals |
15% | Media Professionals |
15% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Environmental Sciences
All Environmental Sciences courses of University of Birmingham
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Global Environmental Change and Sustainability MSc
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Birmingham in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #10
- #13
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #15
- #51
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #18
- #126
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 38 university rankings of University of Birmingham
About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
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Student composition of University of Birmingham
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Environmental Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Environmental Science MEnv | The University of Sheffield | 78% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £25540 | 163 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science MEnv | The University of York | 79% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28800 | 162 | York | On campus Full-time | |
International Business and Environmental Sustainability MA (Hons) | University of Dundee | - | - | - | £9250 | £20900 | - | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Sustainability and Geography MA (Hons) | University of Dundee | 81% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £20900 | 166 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Earth, Climate and Environmental Change Msci (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £25200 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Sciences Msci (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 74% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £26100 | 127 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science with a placement year MEnv | The University of York | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28800 | 162 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Sustainability MA (Hons) | University of Dundee | 87% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £20900 | 189 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Sciences with a Year Abroad MSc | University of East Anglia | 74% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £26100 | 127 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 61% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 161 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023