About this course
This programme takes a critical political ecology frame and examines environmental policy and its intersections with development from a social justice angle. It is taught and convened by leading political ecologists and offers a critical analysis of key issues including water, forestry, climate, fisheries, agricultural production, biodiversity, conflicts and energy supply.How does the environment intersect with global poverty, wealth and questions of inequality? Can Carbon trading offer a solution to managing climate change? How does access to water intersect with dynamics of wealth and poverty? Is wildlife conservation implicated in social injustices? What role can and do environmental movements play in development? Is there a link between environmental change and violent conflict? What is the political ecology of forests?
The masters asks important questions including:
The MSc programme’s emphasis on transferable analytical skills has been of great benefit to the many graduates who have returned to, or taken up, professional careers in development in international organisations, government agencies and non-government organisations. Students also benefit from the wide range of modules on offer, both within the Department and across the School, allowing them to create individualised interdisciplinary programmes.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Part-time
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Camden
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc
Location: Camden
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Camden
- Scheme
- Postgraduate