Sustainability: Climate Change and The Transitions to Net-Zero Economies

Examine the role of climate change action in driving the transition to a sustainable, green economy and explore the steps to achieve it

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Degree

MSc Sustainability: Climate Change and The Transitions to Net-Zero Economies

Pathways Available

Pre-Master's open_in_new

15 months :

3 months pathway + 1 year degree

18 months :

6 months pathway + 1 year degree

Distance Learning Pre-Master’s Programme open_in_new

15 months :

15 weeks pathway + 1 year degree

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Start Dates

August | June | May | September

Degree Overview

Lead the Transition to a Greener Future

Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate and shape the global shift to net-zero economies. You’ll explore climate science, law, and policy, while gaining practical insight into tools like emissions trading, renewable energy strategies, and carbon budgeting.

Learn from Global Experts in Sustainability

Drawing on decades of expertise at CEPMLP—an international leader in energy law and policy—you’ll study topics such as the Paris Agreement, climate litigation, green technologies, and behavioural change. You’ll also dive into sustainable business models and the circular economy, preparing for a career that contributes to lasting environmental and economic impact.

Aligned with Global Goals, Powered by Global Voices

This course is closely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, offering a powerful framework to understand and address the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow. Join a network of over 6,000 alumni from more than 50 countries and become part of a global movement driving the transition to a sustainable future.

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Important
  • You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.

Study Reasons

As societies move to become more sustainable and develop low-carbon economies, this course will place you in the fast growing area of energy, environment, society, and governance (EESG) sections of firms, governments, and consultancies

This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to take up a wide range of careers in:policy, practical management and training and research

Deepen your understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and become part of a global network committed to creating a just and resilient future for people and the planet.

Your Pathways

For online learning, at postgraduate level you can study the Distance Learning Pre-Master’s Programme (DL PMP).

The DL PMP is designed for those students who do not qualify for direct entry to a postgraduate degree at the University of Dundee. This could be because of the grades achieved in your undergraduate degree; your current qualifications are not equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree or if you want to improve your academic and English language skills.

Our DL PMP will equip you with the advanced skills you need to complete your postgraduate study at the University of Dundee. You can study this over 15 weeks before progressing to your chosen master’s degree course.

Learn more about Distance Learning Pre-Master’s Programme

The Pre Masters Program will prepare you for the UK, EU or US study system, giving you the confidence and skills that you’ll need to go further in your studies. Depending on your academic qualification and English language level and chosen programme, you can study the IIM over one or two terms.

What’s the difference between the one or two terms?
One Term Two Terms
3 months of study Six months of study
Additional academic English and subject-related support

 

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International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study Route Tuition Fees (2024-2025) Tuition Fees (2025-2026)
International Foundation
International Stage One (IS1) From £13,195 From £13,855
International Stage Two (IS2) From £20,195 From £20,195
Pre-Master’s (PM) – On-Campus From £11,195.00 From £11,755
Pre-Master’s (PM) – Online  From £6,500 From £6,500
Please note: There is an additional £200 administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at Dundee University.

Scholarships at Dundee

Students at the International College may be considered for a number of Scholarships that are part of the University of Dundee Scholarship offerings, such as the Global Citizenship Scholarship which awards students up to £5,000 per year of study. Another award is the ICD Progressing with Excellence Scholarship which recognises academic achievement while studying at the International College and awards up to £6,000 per year of study.

These scholarships are awarded for the University of Dundee period of study. Other Scholarships may be available for the ICD period of study, and you should contact your agent or Oxford International regional representative for full details of these.

For more information on scholarships available to ICD students visit the ICD Scholarships page.

Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.

Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded.  For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.

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University of Dundee

Ranked in The Guardian's Top 20 UK Universities in 2021, the University of Dundee prides itself on three things: Impactful research, an excellent student experience and a community campus in the city.

Situated beside the majestic River Tay, Dundee is Scotland’s sunniest city. It also has the highest student ratios per head of population anywhere in the UK so there is an exciting and diverse range of nightlife, leisure activities and culture.