Political Science
PPE: Climate Change, Politics, and Environmental Justice
When:
15 July - 02 August 2024
School:
Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford
Institution:
Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
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Language:
English
Credits:
7.5 EC
Fee:
3980 GBP
About
Perhaps the greatest challenge facing humankind is anthropogenic climate change, the rapid warming of the earth’s temperature driven by the consumption of fossil-fuels and emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. In this course you will investigate the political challenges and economic consequences of both action and inaction on climate change, utilising case studies on a local, national, and international scale.
The course begins with an introduction to the principles of environmental sustainability, exploring some of the legal, regulatory, and economic changes needed for a low carbon and socially equitable transition. You will progress to an in-depth examination of environmental policy and governance, investigating the dynamics and processes shaping global environmental politics today. An important aspect of climate change is that some of those least responsible for emissions are likely to suffer the greatest impact from rising temperatures, and in the final part of the course we will consider global warming and climate change in terms of social justice, human rights, and intergenerational equity, asking how we can achieve a 'just transition' to a decarbonised world.
This varied and interdisciplinary course will provide you with a deep understanding of this vitally important global challenge.
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) is a combined interdisciplinary area of study which has been taught at the University of Oxford since the early 20th century to equip students with the breadth of expertise required to understand and influence the world around us.
Target group
This course would suit students in Social Sciences and the Humanities, especially those with a background in Politics, Philosophy, Economics, Development Studies, Human Geography, or International Relations.
Course aim
By the end of this course, you will:
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fields of climate ethics and environmental justice.
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the economics impacts of both action and inaction on climate change.
- Be able to engage critically with a range of local, national, and international policy initiative to address climate change.
Fee info
Fee
3980 GBP, This includes: - All tuition, including lectures, seminars, and tutorials. - Assessment, transcript of academic performance, and certificate. - A co-curricular programme of skills workshops and guest speakers. - Access to the Lady Margaret Hall College Library. - Bed & Breakfast accommodation throughout your programme. - Lunch and dinner in the College Dining Hall Monday to Friday. - A full Social & Cultural Programme, including two excursions to other English cities per three-week programme session. - A high-quality printed class photograph. - Formal Graduation banquet.
Interested?
When:
15 July - 02 August 2024
School:
Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford
Institution:
Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
Language:
English
Credits:
7.5 EC