Master of Climate Change Science and Policy–MCCSP 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MCCSP degree shall have:

(i) completed an undergraduate degree with a B grade average or better in a relevant subject; and

(ii) been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean, Academic (Postgraduate) of the Faculty of Science for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides equivalent preparation.

2. The course of study for the MCCSP shall consist of courses worth 180 points, comprising:

Part 1: CCSP 401, CCSP 402, CCSP 403, CCSP 404

Part 2: 60 points from BIOL 420, BIOL 423, CCSP 405, CCSP 408, CCSP 409, ENVI 520, ENVI 522, ENVI 524, ENVI 525, ENVI 526, ENVI 530, GEOG 415, GEOG 416, GEOS 401–479, GOVT 542, GPHS 420, GPHS 423, GPHS 425, GPHS 426, PECO 517, PECO 520, PHYG 413, PHYG 414, PHYG 419, PHYG 420, PSYC 405, SCIS 417, or other courses approved by the head of school

Part 3: CCSP 510 or 511.

3. A full-time candidate whose course of study includes all parts shall be enrolled for at least three trimesters. The degree must be completed within three years. The associate dean may extend the maximum period in special cases.

4. Continuation to Part 3 requires a B+ (or better) average in Part 1, or permission of the head of school.

5. The MCCSP may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.