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School of Global Studies

Climate change: Impacts and Adaptation (838F8)

Climate change: Impacts and Adaptation

Module 838F8

Module details for 2025/26.

30 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module learning outcomes

A comprehensive understanding of likely climate impacts and risks under
different warming scenarios, associated uncertainties and implications for
adaptation planning.

A critical understanding of key concepts in adaptation practice and theory,
including vulnerability, exposure and risk.

Ability to critically analyse climate change adaptation programmes, plans
and policies.

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of climate change
adaptation policy and governance processes, including finance, the role of
the UNFCCC and Loss and Damage.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework25.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
LogT2 Week 7 100.00%
Essay (2500 words)Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:0075.00%
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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLaboratory3 hours00100000000
Spring SemesterSeminar2 hours11111111111
Spring SemesterLecture2 hours11111111111

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