MSc Climate Change and Development (CeDEP)

Climate Change and Development is available as a Master of Science (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert).

The programme is organised in two study sessions per year, beginning in April and October. In each study session, students complete one module, starting with the core module, over a period of 16 weeks followed by one of 4 dissertation stages for MSc students.

MSc students are required to enrol for their dissertation at the same time as their modules, before the start of each session. Students will need to allocate at least 10-15 hours of study per module, per week.

Three programme structures: MSc, PGDip and PGCert

Please note that programmes must be completed within the registration period.

MSc

• Four modules, comprising one core (30 credits), at three elective modules (30 credits each) from the list below (only one elective is permitted from outside CeDEP)
• MSc students will also be required to complete a dissertation (60 credits). In a typical 2-year MSc programme, the dissertation is completed in four 8-week stages following each taught module
• For students aiming to complete the MSc over three years, there will be two study sessions when you will not need to study a taught module. You may choose not to study at all during these sessions due to other commitments. Alternatively, you may want to use this time to undertake preparation for your dissertation

PGDip

• Four modules, as per the requirements for MSc students, but will not be required to complete a dissertation (thereby gaining 120 credits in total).

PGCert

• One core module and one elective module from List A.

Core

• Climate Change and Development

Compulsory Dissertation

• Dissertation (Stage 1)
• Dissertation (Stage 2)
• Dissertation (Stage 3)
• Dissertation (Stage 4)

Assessment

Each module will be assessed via e-tivities which combine formative and summative assessment. The variety of assessments in our modules aims to develop a range of critical, analytical and writing skills. All assessments are submitted online.

Research methods and dissertation (MSc students only)

The dissertation involves desk-based and/or field-based research. In year one, students will learn how to conduct original research by completing the research methods module. Students will be required to produce a topic form and an assessed proposal. In year two, students will complete data collection, write up and submit the final dissertation.

The dissertation is assessed through two components: the assessed proposal (20% of the final module mark); and a 10,000 word dissertation (80% of the final module mark).

Graduates from the Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CeDEP) leave SOAS with in-depth knowledge about the environment and sustainability challenges facing the world today. Recent graduates have been hired by:

• African Development Bank Group
• BP
• Civic Exchange, Hong Kong
• Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Energy Networks Association
• Energy UK
• Ernst & Young LLP
• ESB
• Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
• Plan UK
• Public Policy Projects
• UN Environment Programme