New university course to equip graduates with the knowledge to tackle climate change will be offered in Northampton

A new course to help graduates tackle climate change has been created at the University of Northampton.

The BSc climate change degree will equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to understand the issue.

Students can begin the three year, undergraduate course from September next year as part of the first intake.

Senior Lecturer, Greg Spellman, said: “Graduates will be suited to the increasing number of roles in which a sound understanding of climate science is important and also related issues such as urban air quality, energy management, transport planning and sustainable development.

"We aim to develop knowledge and skills crucial to informed decision-making in these areas.

“In the programme students will acquire a full range of employability skills, but also have the opportunity to hear from experts and work with employers, to discuss day to day issues and the longer-term strategies required to improve our response to climate change.”

The BSc climate change degree is founded on knowledge and understanding of the underpinning science of changes in the global climate.

Students will get to explore the politics and contested nature of sustainable climate solutions, through informed debate and discussion, while they also develop employability skills by exploring how the operation of organisations and businesses is underpinned by consideration of sustainability and climate change.

Roles related to science and sustainability communication or enabling policy through governmental and non-governmental organisations offer opportunities, as well teaching, the civil service and a range of geographical information systems-related roles in various employment areas.

Visit the course page to find out more and apply for next year's intake.

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