Masters courses

Through our masters courses you will become an active participant in an interdisciplinary community of scholars addressing key issues in the fields of social justice and environmental change.

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Open days

An open day gives you the best opportunity to hear first-hand from our current students and staff about our courses.

Find out what makes us special at our next online open day on Wednesday 17 April 2024.

You may also be able to pre-book a department visit as part of a campus tour.Open days and campus tours

Our courses

Postgraduate taught

Polar and Alpine Change MSc(Res)

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Prepare for a research career in cold-regions science with our MSc(Res). You’ll develop key analytical skills and research techniques, conduct a year-long independent research project, and have the opportunity to become an active member of the department's Ice and Climate research group.

Postgraduate taught

International Development MA

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Learn about social and environmental justice, rural and urban development, citizenship and sustainability and develop a global network of expertise through industry and sector specialists.

Postgraduate taught

Environmental Change and International Development MSc

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the relationship between the environment, international development and social justice, and learn how environmental challenges inform policy and practice.

Postgraduate taught

International Development (Masters in Public Health) MPH

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the intersections of international development and healthcare policy and practice in the Global South, while developing the skills to work in health and development organisations around the world.

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Postgraduate taught

Applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS) MSc

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Acquire the theoretical knowledge, technical skills and practical experience you need to launch a successful career in the fields of GIS, applied policy research or spatial data analysis.

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International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international students