Course modalities offered

University of Dundee
Sustainability: Climate Change and Transitions to Net-Zero Economies MSc MSc
University of Dundee

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - Main Site
  • Jan 1, 2023 Full-time - 12 Months
  • On campus - Main Site
  • Sep 1, 2022 Full-time - 12 Months

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Governments and industry are mobilising to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and these concerns drive efforts to make the economy more sustainable.

This course draws on expertise in regulatory and environmental issues to provide the best possible training, including in climate policy, effective emissions trading, renewable energy, the circular economy, and the increasingly important environmental industries.

You will examine the role of climate change action in driving the transition to a sustainable (green) economy, climate science, policy, and law.

You will also study:

  • the international law of the Paris Agreement

  • climate litigation

  • carbon budgeting

  • the promotion of technology on carbon storage and removal

  • green business models

  • research on behaviour change.

This course draws on expertise in regulatory and environmental issues to provide the best possible training, including in climate policy, effective emissions trading, renewable energy, the circular economy, and the increasingly important environmental industries.

In 2015, all UN countries pledged support for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals to achieve a more prosperous future for all while protecting natural resources. This course aligns itself closely to these goals and you will have the opportunity to learn more about them during your studies.

CEPMLP has been a global voice of energy law and policy since 1977. We are now working towards the transition to low-carbon economies worldwide. With over 6,000 postgraduate alumni from more than 50 countries, we prepare our graduates for high–profile careers in the public and private sectors.

Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 18 graduates of Sustainability: Climate Change and Transitions to Net-Zero Economies MSc MSc at University of Dundee for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Climate Change.

Overall student satisfaction
87 /100
18 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
All Climate Change courses of University of Dundee
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates of Sustainability: Climate Change and Transitions to Net-Zero Economies MSc MSc at University of Dundee

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sustainability: Climate Change and Transitions to Net-Zero Economies MSc MSc 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
Median salary £21000 £22500 £27500
25-75 percentile range £17000 - £26000 £15500 - £26500 £21500 - £30000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Climate Change courses of University of Dundee


Salary of all UK Graduates of Climate Change

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £25946 £31907
25-75 percentile range £20006 - £27982 £21407 - £31949 £25423 - £41399
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Climate Change courses of UK

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Climate Change courses of University of Dundee

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sustainability: Climate Change and Transitions to Net-Zero Economies MSc MSc at University of Dundee

25% Teaching Professionals
20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15% Skilled trades occupations
10% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
All Climate Change courses of University of Dundee
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Sustainability: Climate Change and Transitions to Net-Zero Economies MSc, MSc.

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/sustainability-climate-change-green-economy/entry-requirements

Costs

Tuition Fees Sustainability: Climate Change and the Green Economy MSc MSc

EU £7650 year 1
England UK £7650 year 1
Northern Ireland £7650 year 1
Scotland £7650 year 1
Wales £7650 year 1
Channel Islands £7650 year 1
International £18150 year 1

Additional fee information

Tuition fees shown are for our one year taught postgraduate degrees starting in 2020/21.
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Dundee in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of University of Dundee in related subject specific rankings.

Natural Sciences

    • #6 
    • #36 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #8 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all university rankings of University of Dundee

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About University of Dundee

The University of Dundee is a publicly funded institution in the small and diverse city of Dundee, Scotland. Particularly well known for their research work in the fields of Health and Climate Change, student researchers here feel that they can make a difference at home and abroad. Students discover a friendly, safe, and welcoming city in Dundee, where inhabitants are able to get to most of their commitments either by bike or even on foot.

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Where is this programme taught

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