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MSc Global Environmental Change

University of Greenwich — London, United Kingdom

MSc Global Environmental Change is a postgraduate Environmental Science course at University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £18,700 per year and starts in September and January.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Environmental Science · £18,700 per year

Intakes: September, January

What you should know (from the course page): - Benefit from the expert knowledge within the Natural Resources Institute (NRI), a prizewinning research and teaching institute specialising in environment, agriculture and sustainable development. - Learn from the integration of natural, social and economic sciences. - Seize the opportunity to develop your skills and make a global difference. School: Natural Resources Institute Location: Medway Campus Duration: 1 year full-time Start: September, January International tuition fee 2026/27: full-time £18,700. Careers (from the course page): This interdisciplinary course prepares graduates for a range of careers, from non-governmental and developmental organisations to civil service roles in key areas such as environmental management, forestry, agriculture, etc. Graduates who take a practical laboratory project can take specific skills into industry an industrial setting. The independent research project also gives you insight into research degrees (MPhil/PhD) and future careers in academia. Source: University of Greenwich course page and 2026-27 course fees table.

Modules

  • Independent Research Project (NRI) (60 credits)
  • Environmental Footprinting (15 credits)
  • Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
  • Research Methods for Postgraduates (15 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climate Change (30 credits)
  • Adaptation to Environmental Change: Climate and Water (15 credits)
  • Risk Analysis for Agriculture and the Environment (15 credits, optional)
  • Agricultural and Natural Resources Innovation for Development (15 credits, optional)
  • Responsible Business and Natural Resources Management (15 credits, optional)
  • Introduction to GIS for Natural Resource Management (15 credits, optional)
  • Conservation Ecology (15 credits, optional)
  • Climate Change, Food Security and Sustainable Development (15 credits, optional)
  • Soils and Environments (15 credits, optional)
  • Elective Choice PG 15cr (15 credits, optional)
  • Postgraduate Negotiated Learning Module (15 credits, optional)

Frequently asked questions

How long is MSc Global Environmental Change at University of Greenwich?

MSc Global Environmental Change takes 1 year (Full-time).

How much does MSc Global Environmental Change at University of Greenwich cost?

The listed tuition fee is £18,700 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MSc Global Environmental Change start?

Intakes: September and January.

What level is MSc Global Environmental Change?

It is a postgraduate course in Environmental Science.

What will I study on MSc Global Environmental Change?

Modules include Independent Research Project (NRI) (60 credits), Environmental Footprinting (15 credits), Academic English for Postgraduates (Science), Research Methods for Postgraduates (15 credits), Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climate Change (30 credits) and Adaptation to Environmental Change: Climate and Water (15 credits).