USP offers both master and PhD research degrees in climate change related areas. The Master of Science in Climate Change consists of *some coursework? and an individual research project on a topic negotiated in consultation with supervisors. A PhD in climate change is entirely research-based and a thesis is submitted on completion.

• Master of Science in Climate Change
  • Duration: Completion of a PgDipCC would normally take one year of full time study and requires successful completion of four 400-level courses. Part-time study is also available. All courses are offered Online (O), so it can be taken from anywhere.Admission requirements:To be admitted to a master of science, a person must meet a minimum of one of the below requirements:
    • Have obtained an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma Qualification from USP with a GPA of at least 3.0
    • Have obtained from some other tertiary institution a qualification deemed by Senate or its delegate to be equivalent to the above requirements
    • Have obtained a professional qualification deemed by Senate or its delegate to be equivalent to the above requirements
  • Program requirements:
    • Complete and submit a thesis that will be marked both by an internal examiner within USP and an external examiner outside of USP
    • For full time students the thesis must be completed within two semesters of studies (an additional six months may be granted for completion at the discretion of the Principal supervisor). Part time study is also available, for more information about part time program duration contact Mr Filipe Veisa.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Climate Change
  • A PhD in Climate Change is an entirely research-based program that enables students to make a significant contribution to their chosen field.
  • Duration: Admission requirements:To gain entrance into the PhD program, applicant must meet at least one of the below requirements:
    • Have obtained an appropriate Master’s Qualification from USP
    • Have obtained from some other tertiary institution a qualification deemed by Senate or its delegate to be equivalent to the requirements above
    • Have obtained a professional qualification deemed by Senate or its delegate to be equivalent to the requirements set out above
  • Program requirements:
    • Complete and submit a thesis that will be marked both by an internal examiner within USP and 2 external examiners outside of USP
    • The thesis must be completed within three years of studies (an additional six months may be granted for completion at the discretion of the principal supervisor)