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    Environment and Development (MSc)

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    Cardiff, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £24,700.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    83%
    Acceptance
    of applicants

    Environment and Development (MSc) at Cardiff University is a 1-year, in-person msc program based in Cardiff, GB. Tuition is £24,700.

    About the program

    The program examines tensions between development and socio-ecological systems, covering environmental challenges, policy interconnections between socio-economic growth and degradation, and issues in the Global North and South including resource allocation, environmental regulation, and justice.

    Focus: coursework
    201-250 (QS World University Rankings by Subject - Environmental Sciences) | Geography & Environmental Science 22nd Complete University Guide

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $13,210.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Environment and Development (MSc) at Cardiff University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Environment and Development (MSc) at Cardiff University is £24,700.
    Is Environment and Development (MSc) at Cardiff University online or in-person?
    Environment and Development (MSc) at Cardiff University is offered in-person.
    How long does Environment and Development (MSc) at Cardiff University take to complete?
    Environment and Development (MSc) at Cardiff University is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Environment and Development (MSc) at Cardiff University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 Honours degree
    How competitive is Environment and Development (MSc) at Cardiff University?
    Environment and Development (MSc) at Cardiff University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 83%.