Information for applicants and offer holders to the MSc Climate Change Management. On this page, you will find information on how to set up a meeting request with Dr. Adam Hejnowicz, upcoming event information, and further information about your chosen degree. MSc Climate Change Management Learn how to develop the skills and knowledge to engage critically with climate change debates and challenges for an equitable transition toward a resilient, net zero-carbon future. Meet your Programme Director Dr. Adam HejnowiczThe programme director and cohort lead for this MSc is Adam Hejnowicz. Adam's research interests include: climate change adaptation; climate resilience; natures values; co-production and participatory mapping and futures approaches; community livelihoods; landscape; water-energy-food nexus; coastal deltas; ecosystem services; transformational change; systems thinking; sustainable development; environmental governance; public policy and evaluation; rural-urban continuum; religion and ecology. Book a one-to-one meeting with your Programme Director Connect directly with your Programme Director, Dr. Adam Hejnowicz, to ask further questions, get tailored advice, and explore what your degree could look like. Upcoming events Sign up to the events below for further information about your chosen degree. EventDateTimeBooking LinkMSc Climate Change Management Information SessionWednesday 18 February, 202612:00 - 13:00 GMTBook SessionPostgraduate Student Q&AThursday 07 May, 202617:00 - 18:00 BSTBook Session Previous recorded events Introduction to MSc Climate Change ManagementThis Introduction to MSc Climate Change Management event was filmed on 21 November, 2025 as part of Postgraduate Virtual Open Week. Pre-arrival reading list Before you arrive with us, take a look at the suggested pre-arrival reading for your programme. This includes online resources and book recommendations provided by your Programme Director. View pre-arrival reading list Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Strong networksThis programme is associated with the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), bringing together consultancy, law, business, social science, technology, and policy experts to help develop a low-carbon society. PioneeringThe first of its kind and over 15 years old, this MSc continues to teach students how to confront the challenges of the global climate crisis. InterdisciplinaryStudy alongside a diverse range of students who are passionate about combating climate change. Globally relevantBe part of the solution to one of the world's greatest and most complex challenges. Study an MSc in Climate Change Management Our student Coby on studying the MSc More information about your degree Compulsory and optional courses Please note, Degree Programme Tables will be updated in April, 2026. Please use the current edition as an example, only. Degree breakdown The future of your subjectThe climate emergency affects us all. Given the ongoing global impacts of the crisis, this area of study has never been more important. We need more people like you that want to work on climate crisis issues in all areas in society. Hear from our students Our postgraduate students share their experiences of life during university and after on our blog and through alumni profiles. GeoSciences blog Alumni profiles The programme has allowed me to collaborate with fellow students, lecturers and industry professionals from diverse backgrounds. It provided me with the opportunity to engage with emerging ideas in climate change adaptations and mitigations and carbon management, topics of growing global significance. I particularly valued the interdisciplinary nature of the degree, which allowed me to tailor my focus through electives. Overall, the MSc challenged me academically, provided me with valuable insights and helped me build a strong professional network. Anna Lyn Duhme MSc Carbon Management, graduated 2025 (now titled MSc Climate Change Management) Featured scholarships MSc Climate Change Management Scholarship Scholarships are available for prospective students commencing the Climate Change Management MSc programme in 2026/2027. This scholarship is offered in memory of Dr John Douglass Barber, father of an alumna. School of GeoSciences scholarshipsSee potential funding for GeoSciences studentsScholarships and student fundingYou can find funding opportunities, tuition fees and costs of living for prospective UK and international postgraduate students on the University website.Postgraduate scholarships and student fundingYou are also encouraged to undertake your own research into the range of potential scholarships and other funding outside the University for which you may be eligible. This article was published on 2026-01-14
