The University of Sussex and Institute of Development Studies (IDS) would like to invite applications for the MSc in Climate Change and Development for entry in 2010.
This unique programme addresses what is perhaps the most important issue of their time, namely the implications of climate change for global and regional development. The course aims to provide state-of-the-art training for the rapidly expanding market in climate change professionals within the development field
The programme is multidisciplinary and students will acquire specialist knowledge of the causes of climate change, the physical and human consequences, and efforts to mitigate and adapt to a changing climate. Particular attention is paid to the specific consequences of climate change for poverty in developing countries; processes of adaptation; and policy responses. Courses are taught by leading researchers in these fields from within the Geography Department and the world renowned Institute for Development Studies (IDS). Students have the opportunity to develop a specialist thematic or regional enquiry in the dissertation.
Scholarships:
Up to ten scholarships of £4,500 and three of £3,500 are available. The scholarships will be awared to students who possess the highest academic ability and potential (not made on the basis of financial need).
Further information
www.sussex.ac.uk/climatechange
Tel: +44 (0)1273 877686
Email: [email protected] [2]
Application procedure
Applications should be made on the Climate Change application form:
UK/EU applicants
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/scholarships_and_bursaries/pg/uk/climatechange.php [3]
Non-EU applicants
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/scholarships_and_bursaries/pg/uk/climatechange.php [3]