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Five reasons to study Climate Change

If you’re considering a degree in Climate Change, we've got five compelling reasons to study the subject area.

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Top reasons to study climate change

1. Make a positive difference

We all want to make a positive and meaningful impact on the world. It’s a basic human need. Whether interested in improving water quality, protecting ecosystems and rainforests, developing clean technology solutions or the role of law in protecting the environment, a Climate Change degree will allow you to work towards a worthwhile career.

2. Help others and yourself

We’re all affected by the climate changing. By understanding what’s driving this change and developing solutions, you can educate people to make changes in their daily lives and businesses to re-evaluate how they can operate sustainably. You’ll also be helping future generations by ensuring the current generation doesn’t irreversibly destroy the climate.

3. Internships and placements

Some courses offer an internship between your second and third year. This will be useful experience for your CV when looking for graduate roles. It’s also an opportunity to network and meet people within the sector.

Your course may also offer the chance to do a placement year, or even study a year abroad. The University of Northampton’s Climate Change BSc gives students the chance to work a year in the industry after second year, while Liverpool John Moores University’s Climate Change BSc provides study abroad opportunities.

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4. Career options

There’s a pressing need for businesses and organisations to better understand the nature of climate change, be more sustainable and make positive changes to their operations. Many graduates choose to work with both local and national governments, or across different businesses. As climate change is now relevant to all sectors of work, graduates typically find jobs in consultancy, economics, law, politics, and research.

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5. Develop practical and transferable skills

You'll pick up practical skills needed to enter graduate employment, whether it’s how to do carbon accounting, how to undertake a climate risk assessment or understanding environmental law. These skills are in increasing demand, due to climate change becoming more of a priority for businesses.

You’ll also acquire skills relevant to other industries and life in general. These include:

  • Communicating ideas
  • Problem solving
  • Researching and presenting findings
  • Critical thinking

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