The MRes Climate Change Adaptation at the University of Strathclyde offers you advanced study in a critical field, preparing you to address the complex challenges of climate change mitigation and adaptation. This postgraduate degree is designed for graduates and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of sustainable development, circular economy principles, and infrastructure resilience. You will explore key issues at the intersection of engineering, environmental science, and social science, gaining the expertise needed to contribute to vital research and innovation in this growing area.
This intensive, full-time, on-campus Masters by Research is studied over one year. Your learning experience will be research-led, incorporating three compulsory classes in research methods for quantitative and qualitative approaches, circular economy and transformations towards sustainability, and environmental impact assessment. You will also select 30 credits of elective classes to tailor your studies. You will develop your research skills through project work and a significant dissertation, preparing you for careers in environmental consultancy, policy development, or further doctoral research.