Climate Change and Development MSc
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22820 | £18460 | £20799 |
25-75 percentile range | £17528 - £26934 | £13130 - £23882 | £14555 - £27277 |
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Course Description
Address the challenges of global environmental climate change and economic development with our MSc Environment, Climate Change and Development master’s degree.
Climate change has far-reaching economic and social implications. Through this programme, you will examine the social-scientific drivers and consequences of climate change – and its associated policy debates – by integrating the natural and social science of climate change, and applying cutting-edge, transdisciplinary tools to the subject.
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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.
This particular course
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent)
Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Applicants who have relevant career experience are also encouraged to apply.
Evidence of prior experience in the sector may also be taken into consideration for all international development degrees.
Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills.
Costs
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.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #25
- #101
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #21
- #101
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #29
- #151
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 29 university rankings of University of Reading
About University of Reading
The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.
List of 375 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Reading - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Reading
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11905
- postgraduates:
- 3995
- Total:
- 15900
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Climate Change”: 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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Geographic Information and Climate Change MSc | Swansea University | - | - | - | £3400 £3550 | £7000 £7350 | - | Swansea | On campus Part-time | |
Climate Change PgDip | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £7600 | £13220 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Climate Change and Global Development MSc | University of East Anglia | - | - | - | £10150 | £21200 | - | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Climate Change MSc | University of East Anglia | - | - | - | £11000 | £22750 | - | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Environment and Climate Change MSc | University of Liverpool | - | - | - | £10950 | £24150 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change MSc | Swansea University | - | - | - | £10100 £10600 | £21000 £22050 | - | Swansea | On campus Full-time | |
Society, Politics and Climate Change MSc | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £6100 | - | - | Bristol | On campus Part-time | |
Climate Change Science and Policy MSc | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £5700 | - | - | Bristol | On campus Part-time | |
Climate Change Finance and Investment MSc | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Energy and Sustainability (Energy, Resources and Climate Change) MSc | University of Southampton | - | - | - | - | - | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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:
- 19 July, 2022