Master of Climate Change Science and Policy

Globally we already see some of the consequences: an increase in extreme weather events, the loss of habitable land, and growing concerns about food security, species loss and threats to biodiversity. TheMaster of Climate Change Science and Policy program is offered at theVictoria University of Wellington .

International agreements aim to keep global warming well below a 2 degree threshold to prevent even more repercussions. But deciding how we go about reducing our emissions, and how we adapt to changes that have already happened, requires scientists and policy-makers with a broad understanding of both physical sciences and human systems.The Master of Climate Change Science and Policy program is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .

Key Facts

The 180-point Master of Climate Change Science and Policy will give you the necessary combination of policy and science knowledge to address the real-world problem of climate change. It’s a cross-disciplinary program that combines taught courses with a research essay or placement with an external organisation.

If you want to work in policy, iwi development, or NGO advocacy related to climate change, this program will give you the skills and knowledge you need to make an impact. You’ll also have the choice of doing a practicum placement, where you can apply what you’ve learned to a real-life working environment.

Your undergraduate degree might be in science, law, engineering, or the social sciences—you don’t need a degree in science to apply for the Master of Climate Change Science and Policy.

Courses included:

• Physical Basis of Climate Change

• Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation

• International Climate Change Policy

• Climate Change Mitigation