Climate Change - Policy Media & Society

Presently, we find ourselves lacking the necessary policies, institutions and societal initiatives to effectively tackle these challenges.



DCU’s MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media & Society is unique in Ireland in its focus on the social sciences and humanities, on media, policy, law, governance, regulation and politics.



This unique and interdisciplinary programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change from multiple perspectives.



Programme Structure

Climate change has increasingly become a focal point in the realms of politics, policy development, strategic planning, business operations, and civil society. This heightened attention encompasses efforts to reduce our environmental footprint as well as initiatives aimed at fortifying our ability to withstand present and future climate challenges. On the international stage, the Paris Agreement, established during the COP21 summit in December 2015, charts a course toward complete decarbonisation of the global economy during the latter half of this century.



Dealing with climate change is not just about science and technology; it also involves politics, organisations and society as a whole. Dr. Youba Sokona, former Vice-Chair of the UN-sponsored Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, says, 'We can technically shift to an economy with fewer carbon emissions, but what we're missing are the right policies and institutions.”

For admission to the MSc in Climate Change programme, successful applicants will have:



• A degree at the level of an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent.



• If the applicant has not yet completed their degree than a conditional offer may be made on the basis of most recent grades and pending the achievement of a H2.2 degree.



• Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered. This includes discipline-specific knowledge and know-how; transferable skills; basic research competency; personal effectiveness.



• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

Careers

The MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media, and Society is a great choice for recent graduates in science, engineering, communication, social and political science, as well as for government employees working on climate policies. It's also beneficial for industry professionals who want to understand climate-related regulations, educators interested in teaching climate change and individuals from unions and NGOs who may engage in climate policy advocacy.



After completing this innovative programme, graduates will be well-prepared for careers in environmental or climate-related roles in government agencies, businesses' Environmental, Climate, or Corporate Social Responsibility departments and within civil society, whether in Ireland or abroad.



The programme will enable students currently employed to found, lead or contribute to climate action and emissions monitoring/reduction efforts of their organisations. The dissertation element will allow students to focus on their organisation as a case study.



Career Prospects

Advocacy

Communications

Consultancy

Development

Editor

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Officer

International and public policy

Journalism

Public Relations