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Climate Security: Humanitarian – Development – Peacebuilding at London Metropolitan University - UCAS

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2023 - 2024
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Course summary

Why study this course? Climate change is the most significant challenge facing the global community. The problems generated by climate change will have a profound impact on our world, not least our political, economic, philosophical, ethical and social justice systems. Explore the global issues surrounding climate change and review practice that focuses on the humanitarian-development-peace implications of associated risks. Placing focus on practitioner experience, you’ll explore possible actions and solutions to pressing issues we currently face as a result of climate change. This online master’s degree is a joint collaboration with leading global institute, the United Nations Institute for Teaching and Research (UNITAR). More about this course Learn about climate change and mitigation methods such as renewable energy solutions, enhancing greenhouse gas sinks, plus adapting to climate change, on this unique master’s degree. Plus explore how climate change is affecting populations and global areas of conflict so you can identify climate vulnerabilities and limiting socio-economic resources. Jointly taught with the United Nations Institute for Teaching and Research (UNITAR), who are the dedicated training branch of the United Nations, this course is paving the way in this specialist area of study. This is a distance learning course, meaning you can study from wherever you are around the world. When it comes to climate change and global warming, some experts claim we have entered a new era called the anthropocene. Although inevitable, the level of global warming and the extent of the damage will depend on the political, economic and social transformations we implement. The power struggles over these transformations and how to respond to the humanitarian-development-peace connections will be central to this course. The degree is designed to address fundamental questions such as:

  • How will climate change transform our world, political, economic, social, philosophical and ethical systems?
  • What transformations will be necessary for who and for what?
  • Who is most at risk and vulnerable?
You’ll focus on hard security, which covers resource conflict, socio-political and economic unrest, radicalisation and terrorism, inter- and intra-state conflict, state collapse and regional conflicts. You’ll also explore human security, covering water, food, livelihoods, health, disaster and energy resources. Relevant global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement/COP 26 are also integral to this course. You’ll review how effective and inclusive humanitarian assistance can be implemented in places most vulnerable in terms of conflict and climate change. To receive the full master’s degree, you can carry out research into an area of climate change and solutions that’s of interest to you as part of your dissertation. If you don’t want to complete the dissertation element of this course you can be awarded a postgraduate diploma (PG Dip). Our teaching team is committed to ensuring you have an in-depth understanding of key issues and debates so you’re prepared for a career in a range of areas, including policy-making, diplomacy and research in international and local organisations, multinational corporations or governmental departments. Assessment You’ll be assessed through a mix of methods including essays, unseen examinations, presentations, a research design project, a regional report and a 12,000 word dissertation.

Modules

Example modules include: Fundamentals of Climate Change (core, 20 credits); International Conflict Resolution (option, 20 credits); Security Studies (option, 20 credits); Post-Conflict Stabilisation and Recovery (option, 20 credits); Protection of Civilians and Climate Security (option, 20 credits); Climate Change, Mass Migration and Mitigation (core, 20 credits); Human Security (option, 20 credits); Concepts and Principles of International Humanitarian Law (option, 20 credits); Leadership, Team and Self-Management in Conflict Settings (option, 20 credits); Mental Health, Psychosocial Support, and Wellbeing in Climate Security (option, 20 credits); Climate Security Dissertation (core, 60 credits).

Assessment method

You’ll be assessed through a mix of methods including essays, unseen examinations, presentations, a research design project, a regional report and a 12,000 word dissertation.

Entry requirements

You will be required to have a second class degree (2:2) from a UK university or equivalent international qualification.

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements. If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

More information about our English language requirements.

https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/applying/english-language-requirements/postgraduate/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9300 Whole course
Northern Ireland £9300 Whole course
Scotland £9300 Whole course
Wales £9300 Whole course
EU £9300 Whole course
International £9300 Whole course
Channel Islands £9300 Whole course
Republic of Ireland £9300 Whole course

Additional fee information

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Climate Security: Humanitarian – Development – Peacebuilding at London Metropolitan University - UCAS