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Our pioneering research proved human-caused greenhouse gasses are warming our planet and underpinned the 2015 Paris Agreement.
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As a world-leading university, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges.
Our staff and students contribute to a thriving community whose visions are shaping tomorrow's world. We have more than 400 years of excellence behind us. Working together, we can make the next 400 years even better.
Our interdisciplinary Master's programmes span the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, providing you with unique opportunities to explore and tackle global challenges.
You will learn from world-leading academics, conducting ground-breaking research that directly informs the teaching you receive as they share their discoveries with you.
We are ranked in the UK's top 10 universities and the world's top 100 universities for the employability of our graduates*. We also have a dedicated Careers Service to help you.
You'll also be living in Scotland's vibrant and historic capital city, regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world. A stimulating place to study, Edinburgh is an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.
Being open to the world today brings greater potential and possibilities for tomorrow.
Climate change
Our University is playing a vital role in the climate crisis.
We are one of the largest and most successful groups of researchers delivering crucial work on the science of climate change, its impacts and risks, and options for adaption and mitigation.
Many of our researchers are pioneers in their field, with their work underpinning some of the most important international policy decisions in history.

Edinburgh Climate Change Institute
We are proud to run the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI). It brings together law, business, social science, technology, and policy experts to help develop a low-carbon society.
Through ECCI, you will have the opportunity to work and network alongside professionals and potential employers within this high-demand field.
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- TOP 10 – We are ranked in the UK's top 10 for the employability of our graduates.
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What’s next?
Open your mind to your options and find a degree that's perfectly suited to your interests and career aspirations.
Scholarships and funding opportunities
We offer a range of scholarships and funding opportunities. Please visit our website for further details.

Applied Environmental Hydrogeology MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Become part of the next generation of sustainable hydrogeologists who will oversee and manage the global water crisis in the coming decades. Read more

Carbon Management (Online Learning) MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Are you ready to confront the challenges of global climate change? Carbon management is now at the heart of tackling climate change and has rapidly become a central part of the global business environment. Read more

Carbon Management MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Are you ready to confront the challenges of the global climate crisis? Join students from across the globe to tackle the challenges of climate change and create a low-carbon economy. Read more

Earth Observation and Geoinformation Management MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Combine satellite data, technology and science to find new solutions to the world's biggest challenges. Read more

Ecological Economics MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
From the biodiversity crisis and the climate crisis to the question of managing economies during a global pandemic - the topic of sustainability has never been more pressing. Read more

Energy, Society and Sustainability MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
How do we achieve energy security, energy justice and environmental sustainability across different contexts, timescales, places and people? This question we all face is the ‘energy trilemma’. Read more

Environment and Development MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Are you ready to explore some of the world's most pressing challenges? Understand the link between the environment and development agendas and global inequalities - for today and the future. Read more

Environment, Culture and Society MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
The MSc Environment, Culture and Society provides up-to-date knowledge of the contemporary issues and debates on the relationships between the environment, nature, culture and society. Read more

Environmental Protection and Management MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Your chance to play a vital role to protect and conserve the environment starts here. Our actions have had and continue to have a significant impact on our planet. Read more

Environmental Sustainability MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Ensuring the environmental sustainability of society is one of the most significant challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Read more

Food Security MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
How will we feed ourselves in the future? This is one of the most important questions faced by the human race. Access to good and healthy food is a basic human right. Read more

GeoEnergy MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Your career in a lower carbon future starts here. The MSc GeoEnergy enables you to pursue a geosciences-related career in the rapidly evolving energy sector, as it transitions from fossil fuels to a net-zero future. Read more

Geographical Information Science MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Geographical Information Science (GIS) provides powerful solutions to real-world problems using a range of the world’s most advanced technologies. Read more

GeoSciences (Individual Project - Taught Pathway) MScR
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
This Masters by Research programme offers the opportunity to carry out a substantial piece of research in any of the following major branches of geosciences. Read more

GeoSciences (Individual Project) MScR
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
This masters by research programme is an opportunity to carry out a substantial piece of research in any of the following major branches of geosciences. Read more

Global Environment Challenges (Online Learning) PgCert
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Human activity is changing the natural environment at an unprecedented rate. As a result, humanity faces a range of complex and interrelated challenges. Read more

Human Geography MScR
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
This programme's emphasis on independent research allows you to work closely with scholars who are leaders in their field. Research may be in any area of social, urban, environmental, development, political, economic, historical or cultural geography that is supported by the Human Geography Research Group. Read more

Marine Systems and Policies MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Rapid climate change and the global expansion of human activities threaten the world's oceans. How do we realistically balance the demand for development with the need to protect the environment? Our MSc in Marine Systems and Policies is unique from other marine programmes. Read more

Palaeontology and Geobiology MScR
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
We are one of the leading centres of palaeontology and geobiology research in the UK and globally. Our MScR degree is the only such programme in palaeontology and geobiology in the UK. Read more

Soils and Sustainability MSc
University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
Soil systems are a vital resource. They provide multiple ecosystem services and are an essential component of food production and food security globally. Read more
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