The Science of Climate Change (837F8)
The Science of Climate Change
Module 837F8
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of climate/earth system science and the causes of climate change, including the nature of human influence in the context of natural climate variability and change.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the methods used in climate science for hypothesis testing and future projections.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the changing nature of climate risk under different warming scenarios, the associated uncertainties and the implications for society both in terms of mitigation and adaptation.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the relationship between climate science and policy. This includes the nature of scientific information provided to policymakers (including UNFCCC) via the IPCC WG1 and its relationship to WG2 and WG3
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (4000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Equal weighting for all components. | ||
| Problem Set | T1 Week 7 | |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00000110000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000001111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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