Master of Climate Change

Overview

Climate change is one of the greatest threats to humanity’s long-term survival. It is critically important that we are able to solve the complex problems climate change is creating and exacerbating through sound and considered policymaking.

The Master of Climate Change offers significant breadth and depth of study in climate change science and policy, including economics, law, policy and governance aspects.

Taught by world-leading experts in climate change policy and science at The Australian National University (ANU), the Master of Climate Change provides you with the skills to decipher the problem of climate change through exposure to different lenses and perspectives.

You will develop an in-depth understanding and strategic insight into how to mitigate and adapt to the changing climate.

Why study with us

If your aim is to help secure a safer future as a specialist climate change professional, this degree is for you. Taught by world-leading experts in climate change policy and science, this program provides you with the skills to decipher the problem of climate change through exposure to different lenses and perspectives.

Climate change is a global policy problem. Your in-depth understanding and strategic insight into how to mitigate and adapt to the changing climate will be in demand. You will benefit from drawing on expertise from the Crawford School of Public Policy and ANU’s highly-acclaimed Fenner School of Environment and Society.

Design a degree program that best reflects your education and career goals in the field of climate change, including the study of climate policy design and implementation; vulnerability and strategies for adaptation; the economics of climate change; climate science; and effective climate change communication and engagement.

Strengthen this knowledge with study in complementary fields – non-fossil fuel energy technologies and policies; integrated approaches to risk and vulnerability assessment; the legal dimensions of climate change; and the politics, policy and governance perspectives on climate change.

Course information

Length: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Credit: 72 units

Delivery: Multi-model

Application deadlines

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Alumni stories

As someone who hopes to work throughout Asia and the Pacific as a future career path, it was invaluable to get such a multifaceted understanding of the region through both my coursework and the political exposure provided by being in

For me, one of the big strengths of Crawford’s Master of Climate Change program is the focus on research-centred courses and opportunities.

As a climate change industry professional, the Master of Climate Change program gave Crawford School graduate Gabriella Warden the skills she needed to take the next step in her career during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Career options

The Master of Climate Change is designed to prepare you for a career in climate change risk assessment, adaptation and mitigation strategy development, and regional, national and international policy formulation. Our graduates have pursued careers in areas including:

Business
Research
Consultancies
Government and public service
Education
Climate change policy
Management, implementation and evaluation of policy related to climate change
Research
Regional, national and international policy formulation

Professional development and Internship opportunities

A range of work integrated learning and experiential learning opportunities offered by the Crawford School. A competitive application process is required, please read the program information and contact the Professional Development and Internships team for any questions.

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Scholarships

A range of work integrated learning and experiential learning opportunities offered by the Crawford School. A competitive application process is required, please read the program information and contact the Professional Development and Internships team for any questions.