The University of Manchester is accepting applications from Indian students for the MSc in Climate Change: Science, Society, and Solutions for the 2025 academic year.
Students are prepared to address human-induced climate challenges through the MSc Climate Change: Science, Society, and Solutions program, which is led by the Department of Geography and incorporates contributions from several University departments, such as the Global Development Institute and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. Scientific foundations, sociological and political contexts, and mitigation techniques are all included in the multidisciplinary curriculum.
The program serves students interested in careers in academic research, corporate social responsibility (CSR), climate change innovations in businesses and industries, local, national, or international climate policy, or advocacy or lobbying for climate action in non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Important details:
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Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
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Applications open: October 10, 2024
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Duration: 1 year
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Tuition Fee: £31,000 per annum
Eligibility criteria:
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Applicants who have earned a First Class Upper Second (2.1) classification or its equivalent elsewhere and who have finished at least a three-year degree.
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A 60% bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required to be eligible for postgraduate study in climate change.
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IELTS score: 6.5 overall, with a writing score of 6.5 and no other score lower than 6.0
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For further information on your particular history and qualifications, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team directly.
Scholarships:
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There are other postgraduate-taught scholarships and awards given to deserving candidates, like the £10,000 Humanities Bicentenary Scholarship for a year of study.
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South Asian students might get £8,000 through the Global Futures Scholarship.
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Manchester alumni who earned a first-class bachelor’s degree within the last three years and are pursuing postgraduate studies are eligible for a £3,000 fee reduction under the Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme.
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General Scholarship under the Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan (CSFP)
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Students from particular states or backgrounds can also apply for a variety of Indian government scholarships, such as:
Rajasthan’s Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Maharaj Rajarshi Shahu Scholarship (Maharashtra)
Scholarship Program for National Overseas Students
Gomke Marang Jharkhand’s Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship
Note: Candidates are advised to visit the Fees and Funding page for additional details.
Program details:
In the School of Environment, Education and Development (which includes the Department of Planning and Environmental Management and the Global Development Institute), the School of Social Sciences (which includes the Department of Politics), the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (which includes the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute), and the University College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL), students will choose three elective units from a variety of offerings in geography and other disciplines.
