Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change (Policy)

Are you looking to make a real impact in addressing the global climate change crisis? Join us to become a part of the solution to one of the most urgent challenges of our time.

Course overview
The postgraduate courses in Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change (GDCC) are a university-wide transdisciplinary initiative and explore key climate emergency issues. You will investigate the causes and consequences of climate change as well as explore emerging solutions to reducing levels of global carbonisation.

The Policy pathway provides a critical appreciation of tackling climate change in context, through knowledge of environmental and climate policy, analysis of tactics by governments, and the effect of policymaking and legislation upon scientific approaches. Beside the core modules you will choose a minimum of 2 core-optional modules, to explore topics such as climate justice and the transition to a sustainable world, climate change and development, and circular (eco) design and life cycle management. In addition, this pathway offers you the opportunity to select wider optional modules.

Appealing to graduates of a range of disciplines including sciences, engineering, social sciences, business or life sciences, the emphasis is on quantitative skills for environmental data analysis, whilst broadening your understanding of environmental politics. You will:

- Explore the global transition to net zero from more renewable energy technologies to life-cycle (eco)design, sustainable food systems, investment in nature-based solutions and sustainable infrastructure. We cover the challenges of moving to a low-carbon economy whilst adapting to a warming planet and will lead you through the implications of climate change and climate policies for equity between, and within, countries.

- Gain specialist knowledge of the earth system and climate impact whilst working together in small groups to propose innovative solutions for real-life problems.

- Recognise social and ethical responsibilities as you learn to mobilise your knowledge across disciplines and work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.

- Gain valuable insights into the demands and duties of the working world, bringing your leadership and management skills to life.

- Develop a wide range of talents including creative, critical, and strategic thinking, effective communication, professional engagement, teamwork, problem solving and research analysis through diverse learning approaches and perspectives.

Prof David Haddleton and Prof. dr. ir. Stefan Bon head our MSc/PGDip/PGCert Global Decarbonisation and Climate Change courses. Please contact sus.fut@warwick.ac.uk with any specific questions, where our staff are available to discuss any queries.

This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.