GY489 One Unit
Dissertation - Environment Programme - MSc Environmental Economics and Climate Change, MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation and MSc Environment and Development
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Prof Charles Palmer
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Environment and Development, 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 Environmental Policy, Technology and Health (Environment and Development) (LSE and Peking University). This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes. This course uses controlled access as part of the course selection process.
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)
Key facts
Department: Geography and Environment
Course Study Period: Autumn Term
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ Level: Level 7
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: 138
Average class size 2024/25: 46
Controlled access 2024/25: YesCourse selection videos
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills