GY489      One Unit
Dissertation - Environmental Economics & Climate Change, Environmental Policy & Regulation, Environment & Development

This information is for the 2026/27 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. For information on controlled access courses, including eligibility, application processes, deadlines, and departmental contact details, please refer to the Controlled Access Courses webpage.

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

Course participation (15%).

Dissertation (70%, 9000 words).

Research design (15%, 1000 words).


Key facts

Department: Geography and Environment

Course study period: Autumn Term

Unit value: One unit

FHEQ level: Level 7

Total students 2025/26: 138

Average class size 2025/26: 46

Controlled access 2025/26: Yes
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