GY489     
Dissertation - Environment Programme - MSc Environmental Economics and Climate Change, MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation and MSc Environment and Development

This information is for the 2022/23 session.

Teacher responsible

Programme Director of relevant MSc programme. 

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MSc in Environmental Economics and Climate Change, MSc in Environmental Policy and Regulation, MSc in Environmental Policy, Technology and Health (Environmental Economics and Climate Change) (LSE and Peking University) and MSc in Environmental Policy, Technology and Health (Environmental Policy and Regulation) (LSE and Peking University). This course is available on the MSc in Environment and Development and MSc in Environmental Policy, Technology and Health (Environment and Development) (LSE and Peking University). This course is not available as an outside option.

Course content

The dissertation may be on any topic within the field of the MSc programme studied. Approval for the topic must be obtained from the relevant Programme Director.

Teaching

In the Department of Geography and Environment, teaching will be delivered through a combination of classes/seminars, pre-recorded lectures, live online lectures, in-person lectures and other supplementary interactive live activities.

 

This course is delivered through combined workshops and lectures.

 

Assessment

Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) post-summer term.

Key facts

Department: Geography and Environment

Total students 2021/22: 125

Average class size 2021/22: 42

Controlled access 2021/22: No

Value: One Unit

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