Overview

Program

Through classes and research, students gain knowledge in both climate and social sciences as they relate to climate.

The Climate and Society program at Columbia University is designed to help young professionals and academics understand the science of climate change and variability and how to use it to help humanity thrive in the 21st century. The program prepares students to translate complex scientific information and understand the risks a shifting climate poses as well as how to take advantage of the predictable aspects of natural climate variability.

Graduates from the MA in Climate and Society work at the nexus of social science, climate science, and public policy.

Curriculum

The program offers a curriculum designed to give students the flexibility to pursue their specific interests while gaining strong fundamentals in climate science and policy.

A set of five core courses provide a scientific basis for inquiry and interdisciplinary problem-solving. In addition to the core courses, Climate and Society students take a minimum of four electives at any of Columbia’s graduate schools.

During the final semester, students gain practical skills and experience through the completion of an internship or capstone project.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods for Climate Applications
Dynamics of Climate Variability and Change
Climate Change Mitigation
Applications in Climate and Society
Capstone Workshop: Climate and Society
Climate Change Adaptation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Social Psychology View 18 other Masters in Social Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a background in either natural or social science and/or have the aptitude to absorb the foundations of climate science and quantitative principles.

Students come to the program from diverse range academic and professional backgrounds, and those with non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58290 USD / year

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Out-of-State

58290 USD / year

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In-State

58290 USD / year

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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