As the effects of global warming are felt, the demand for professionals able to address the challenge increases. The climate change problem transcends traditional academic boundaries and demands realistic and cost-effective solutions. MSc Climate Change and Sustainable Development meets these needs.

Graduates will:

• Understand tradeoffs and opportunities presented by global warming and sustainable development
• Understand relevant policy frameworks at a range of geographical scales
• Be able to produce climate change strategies and renewable energy implementation plans
• Understand the drivers of and barriers to sustainable behaviour change

Modules studied:

• Energy in Buildings
• Sustainable Development
• Renewable Energy
• Integrated Environmental Strategies
• People, Society and Climate Change
• Resource Use and Pollution
• Energy Analysis Techniques
• Research Methods

Students also undertake an individual research project. Projects - which are equivalent in scope to four modules - can be based upon existing specialist Institute research areas or a related topic of the student's choice. Students have an individual project tutor. Recent project topics include:

• Solar water heating as a measure for alleviating fuel poverty
• Links between corporate social and financial performance
• Use of renewable energy technology by distaster response teams
• Public understanding of science relevant to climate change
• City-wide energy and environmental modelling

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