Are you worried about climate change and natural hazards? What are you doing about it? With the postgraduate programmes we offer in climate change, you can make a difference! The Pacific Centre for Environment & Sustainable Development (PaCE-SD) at The University of the South Pacific is offering the following post-graduate programmes for semester 2 2017:
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CLIMATE CHANGE (PGD-CC)
A Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change is available for degree-holders who may wish to gain further knowledge in a particular area. This PGD-CC will be relevant to those engaged in planning for natural resources, economic and social development, and/or the natural environment, especially graduates working for governments or NGOs and are looking at enhancing their understanding of climate-related issues. Completion of a PGD-CC would normally take one year full-time study and requires the successful completion of four 400-level courses. Part-time study is also available.
Postgraduate Courses Offered by PaCE-SD
You can enroll in the PGD-CC programme for the first semester and choose the following courses:
Course Code |
Course Title |
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PC415 |
Climate Science |
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PC425 |
Environment Impact Assessment & Strategic Environmental Assessment |
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PC426 |
Ecosystem-Based Adaptation for Climate & Disaster Resilience |
All courses offered by PaCE-SD are available online under its PGD-CC Programme; so you can study from anywhere!
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLIMATE CHANGE (MSc-CC)
A Master’s programme is suitable for those interested in pursuing a science-based career. MSc usually involves a substantial individual research project on a chosen topic. A Master’s programme usually takes a year as full-time study. Part-time study is also available.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CLIMATE CHANGE (PhD-CC)
Study at PhD level is primarily for those who wish to pursue a research-based or academic career. The degree is entirely made up of research-based activity and a thesis is submitted on completion. A PhD normally takes three years full-time study, but part-time study is also available.
Postgraduate application forms can be obtained from your local USP Centre or downloaded from http://www.usp.ac.fj/forms.
All admission application can be sent through this email address: pacesdadmissions@usp.ac.fj and for further enquires please do contact Mr Filipe Veisa, email: veisa_f@usp.ac.fj
Application forms to be received by 3 July 2017.