Sustainability
MSc in Environmental Change and Policy
University of OxfordA one-year MSc integrating environmental science, policy design, systems thinking and research methods for leadership on global environmental change.
Study Level
Master's Degree
Study Mode
On Campus
Duration
12 months full-time
Programme Overview
The University of Oxford MSc in Environmental Change and Policy develops the scientific, analytical and policy skills needed to respond to major global environmental challenges.
Students examine the causes and consequences of environmental change together with practical and policy responses.
The curriculum integrates environmental science, economics, governance, ethics, social systems and evidence-based policy analysis.
Students study environmental change, systems thinking, policy transformation, research methods and policy-analysis techniques.
Field-based learning and an independent dissertation provide opportunities to apply these skills to real environmental and sustainability problems.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally hold or be predicted to achieve a first-class or strong upper second-class honours degree or an equivalent international qualification.
Relevant disciplines include:
Environmental Sciences
Natural Sciences
Geography
Social Sciences
Other closely related disciplines
Applicants from the United States normally require at least a 3.6 out of 4.0 GPA to meet the published undergraduate-level requirement.
Relevant environmental experience or a strong demonstrated interest in environmental issues is expected.
GRE and GMAT scores are not required.
English-Language Requirements
Oxford Higher English-language level required.
IELTS Academic:
7.5 overall
Minimum 7.0 in each component
TOEFL iBT under Oxford's currently accepted format:
110 overall
Listening: 22
Reading: 24
Speaking: 25
Writing: 24
Cambridge C1 Advanced:
191 overall
Minimum 185 per component
Cambridge C2 Proficiency:
191 overall
Minimum 185 per component
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
Oxford expects to offer more than 1,100 full or partial graduate scholarships across its graduate programmes for 2026–27. Applicants who apply by the relevant January funding deadline and receive an offer are automatically considered for many Oxford scholarships. Most awards are based on academic merit and academic potential. Additional college, nationality-specific and external funding opportunities may also be available.