University of Sussex
Programme information
The MSc in Climate Change and Development is a multidisciplinary course that aims to provide state-of-the-art training for the expanding market in climate change and development professionals. The course focuses on the implications of climate change for international development and is taught by leading researchers from the Department of Geography and the renowned Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at Sussex.. You will acquire specialist knowledge of the causes of climate change, the specific consequences for poverty in developing countries, processes of and policy responses for adaptation and low carbon development. You 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 awarded to students who possess the highest academic ability and potential (not made on the basis of financial need).
Eligibility
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Applicants must be applying for the above degree.
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Applicants must commence the degree in October 2010 (awards cannot be deferred to subsequent years).
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
Non-EU applicants
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/scholarships_and_bursaries/pg/uk/climatechange.php
Deadline
1 May 2010.
Further information
Further information on climate change at Sussex is available at the following: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/climatechange
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Email: climate@sussex.ac.uk
