Climate Change Management

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Environmental and earth sciences

About this course

Are you ready to confront the challenges of the global climate crisis?

Join students from across the globe to tackle the challenges of climate change and create a net-zero-carbon economy and society.

With our MSc Climate Change Management, you will be able to develop the skills and knowledge to engage critically with climate change debates and challenges for an equitable transition toward a resilient, net zero-carbon future.

This interdisciplinary programme is fast-paced and dynamic. Your studies will draw widely on the latest climate change research, along with case studies from Scotland and worldwide.

Industry experts and programme alumni also contribute to the discussions and provide guest lectures.

Throughout this interactive degree, you are encouraged to dive in and join the conversation, participate in group activities, and offer your critical analysis of the topics. Together, we work to create a culture of positivity in how we think about and act towards the global climate crisis challenge.

Is the MSc for me?

If you want a career where you can be part of the solution to one of the world's greatest and most complex challenges, this programme is for you.

The MSc Climate Change Management is designed for a diverse range of graduates from the natural, environmental and social sciences, as well as from business, economics, management studies and other related degrees who are passionate about combatting climate change.

We are also looking for people who want to be entrepreneurs in the climate change field.

Please note that this MSc was previously titled MSc Carbon Management.

MSc Climate Change Finance and Investment

Please note that this programme is not a substitute for the MSc Climate Change Finance and Investment. If you are keen to focus your studies on climate change finance and investment, we encourage you to find out more details and apply to the Business School.

* View the MSc Climate Change Finance and Investment programme on our website.

Edinburgh Climate Change Institute

This degree is associated with the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI).

The ECCI brings together consultancy, law, business, social science, technology, and policy experts to help develop a low-carbon society.

Through ECCI, you will have the opportunity to work and network alongside professionals and potential employers within this high-demand field.

* You can visit the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute website for more information.

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2114 Physical scientists
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
2483 Environmental health professionals
2152 Environment professionals
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
3582 Health and safety managers and officers

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Environmental and earth sciences