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Master of Science - Global Environmental Change and Policy

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh — City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 28,952
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

MSc Global Environmental Change and Policy equips students with a bachelor-level graduate degree in earth and environmental science, or related degree, with the multidisciplinary skills necessary to be able to understand and tackle complex global issues associated with climate change, societal challenges, and policy development. Students will gain the highly integrated level of fundamental, applied, and communication-based knowledge needed to identify, characterise, and effectively find solutions to a range of challenges related to climate change. Students will understand the principles of environmental and earth system science, including a detailed knowledge of the earth system, and be able to make informed decisions on the future. They will also consider strategic environmental assessment, policy, legal, ethical and health and safety issues of concern in the marine environment.  This career-focused master’s programme will develop the technical, scientific, and managerial abilities, relevant for a marine science career in academia, industry, government and non-governmental organisations. The MSc Global Environmental Change and Policy is taught though a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory practicals and field work, allowing the student to get to know and build relationships with their teaching staff, academics, and peers. Students will be assessed by coursework, exams, and their research project, and will receive support and feedback throughout the programme.
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Credential
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 28,952
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Lochside Walk Currie

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

Heriot-Watt University is a product of the Scottish Enlightenment. A pioneer in bringing education to working people in 1821 and founder of a global movement through the creation of the world's first Mechanics Institute. Heriot-Watt is a university with global presence and a visionary international strategy. Since the early 1990s, they have built sustainable academic partnerships with institutions across the globe from the US to the Ukraine and from China to Trinidad and Tobago. They continue to push new frontiers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, business, and design. Why Her...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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