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Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford PPE: Climate Change, Politics, and Environmental Justice

Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford

PPE: Climate Change, Politics, and Environmental Justice

Oxford, United Kingdom

3 weeks

English

Full time

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GBP 3,980 / per course **

Distance Learning, On-Campus

* Applications are processed and offers are made on a rolling basis, and many courses fill up far in advance of the deadline so we recommend applying as early as possible.

** For a 3-week residential programme the fee is £3,980, including accommodation and meals. For a 3-week online programme the fee is £1,360.

Key Summary

    About : The PPE: Climate Change, Politics, and Environmental Justice program focuses on the interconnectedness of climate change, political dynamics, and environmental justice. This postgraduate degree explores the effectiveness of public policies and governance solutions targeting environmental issues. Students will engage with critical topics, encouraging them to think holistically about social, political, and environmental challenges.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles in environmental policy, sustainability consulting, and social justice advocacy. Other opportunities include positions within governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international agencies that focus on climate and environmental issues.

Introduction

Perhaps the greatest challenge facing humankind is anthropogenic climate change, the rapid warming of the earth’s temperature driven by the consumption of fossil fuels, and the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. In this course you will investigate the political challenges and economic consequences of both action and inaction on climate change, utilizing case studies on a local, national, and international scale.

The course begins with an introduction to the principles of environmental sustainability, exploring some of the legal, regulatory, and economic changes needed for a low-carbon and socially equitable transition. You will progress to an in-depth examination of environmental policy and governance, investigating the dynamics and processes shaping global environmental politics today. An important aspect of climate change is that some of those least responsible for emissions are likely to suffer the greatest impact from rising temperatures, and in the final part of the course we will consider global warming and climate change in terms of social justice, human rights, and intergenerational equity, asking how we can achieve a 'just transition' to a decarbonized world.

This varied and interdisciplinary course will provide you with a deep understanding of this vitally important global challenge.

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) is a combined interdisciplinary area of study that has been taught at the University of Oxford since the early 20th century to equip students with the breadth of expertise required to understand and influence the world around us.

Dates and availability

Available as a Residential or Online course on the following dates:

Session 2: 15th July to 2nd August 2024

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