Course Summary

**If you’re passionate about the environment, global warming, food shortages and growing the green economy and want a career that makes a difference in the world, our climate change degree is for you.** Climate change is the defining environmental challenge of our time. Join the climate response by studying a degree that gives you the knowledge and skills you need for a career working to combat the climate emergency. Our climate change degree is the only one of its kind in the south-east of England and is taught by academics whose research is helping people around the world deal with the effects of climate. This programme has been designed to give you specialist scientific knowledge of climate change, as well as an understanding of the social, legal and economic issues associated with emission reduction and climate adaptation. You will gain practical skills in carbon accounting, risk assessment and geographic information systems, which will give you a head-start in your career as these are increasingly important as organisations, large and small, make commitments to reduce emissions and are forced to respond to climate impacts. You will be studying under the guidance of leading experts from our Natural Resources Institute (NRI) at the University's Medway campus. NRI has a long history of addressing global challenges around the world and has won 3 Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education for its innovative, environmentally-focused research. **What you should know about this course** - Study at the only university offering a climate change undergraduate degree in the south-east of England - Learn from experts who have worked with governments and populations in regions affected by climate change - Study advanced geographic information systems, carbon accounting & ecological footprinting, risk analysis, climate conflict mitigation & adaptation, law, equity and climate justice - Take part in free field trips which enable students to apply practical skills to real world challenges - Join a university that is ranked #1 in Kent for graduate prospects (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).

Course Details - Modules

All degree courses are made of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures. Module content, and how each is module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Course Details – Assessment Method

On this course, on average, students are assessed by: -Examinations -Coursework Students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: F330

Institution code: G70

Campus Name: University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A-level: 32 Points from geography (or related science subject) BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science A-level and BTEC National: Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 32 Points from A-level geography (or related science subject) International Baccalaureate: requiring Higher Level Science grade 5 and Standard Level English grade 4 Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science


Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14500.0 Year 1
International 14500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

These fees were set for the 2021/22 intake. Therefore, this may change for the 2022/23 academic year. Please follow this link for more information https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance. International fees for this course are TBC. Please contact international@gre.ac.uk for more information.

Provider information

Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
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Greenwich
SE10 9LS

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