The MSc Environment and Global Development at the University of East Anglia is designed for individuals passionate about addressing the complex interplay between environmental challenges and global development goals. You will explore critical issues such as climate change, natural resource management, and rural livelihoods, gaining a deep understanding of the political ecology that shapes policy and practice. This postgraduate programme is ideal if you seek to develop a nuanced perspective on how environmental degradation impacts poverty and how sustainable solutions can be implemented at local, national, and international levels.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is studied over one year, offering a blend of compulsory and optional modules that allow you to tailor your learning. You will engage with core subjects like Understanding Global Environmental Change and Tools and Skills in Environment and Development, alongside opportunities to undertake a Development Work Placement or a substantial dissertation. Through rigorous analysis and practical application, you will develop essential research techniques and critical thinking skills. Upon graduation, you will be equipped for diverse career paths in international development, environmental policy, conservation, and non-governmental organisations worldwide.