M.Sc Nature, Society and Environmental Governance
University of Oxford, Oxford | Oxfordshire, England | Estd in 1096 | Government University
Oxfordshire, England
About M.Sc Nature, Society and Environmental Governance
The M.Sc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance (MSc NSEG or NSEG) program is firmly based on the belief that addressing current global challenges requires intellectual rigor, innovation, and adaptability.
Students will have the opportunity to learn from a diverse range of experts in human and political geography, anthropology, science studies, environmental humanities, and environmental sciences. Rather than presenting a singular viewpoint on nature, society, or governance, the program aims to provide both theoretical and practical insights, as well as engage students in ongoing scholarly debates.
Through this course, students will be able to develop a well-rounded understanding of the dynamic relationships between environments and societies, grounded in both theoretical sophistication and empirical evidence. Students can expect to critically examine and challenge fundamental assumptions underlying concepts such as 'society', 'governance', 'environment', and 'nature', in order to develop conceptual tools for comprehending the complexities of contemporary global change.
It is also important to note that this program is not solely focused on environmental policy. Instead, it equips students with the necessary skills to tackle current global challenges from the perspectives of critical social theories, drawing from various disciplines.
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Admission and Application
For applying to the University of Oxford, students need to follow the procedure discussed below-
- Students need to apply to the University of Oxford through the online UCAS application form.
- While filling the UCAS application form, students will need to enter their education details, personal details, letters of reference. In addition to that, applicants also need to write a personal statement explaining why they have chosen the course they have applied for.
- After filling all the details, applicants need to pay the UCAS application fee before submitting their forms.
- Additionally, students also might have to clear few exams before getting admissions to the University of Oxford. Also, Oxford requires submission of a written work for offering admissions to many of its courses.
- Shortlisted candidates also have to go through an interview round.
- Final admissions will be offered to candidates based on exam results and other eligibility requirements.
Eligibility
- Applicants must possess a professional bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, which typically requires four years of study. The overall grade for such degrees awarded by prestigious institutions, such as Institutions of National Importance, should be at least 60%. For degrees awarded by other institutions, the overall grade should be at least 70%. Alternatively, applicants can demonstrate eligibility by achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0, 5.0 out of 7.0, 6.0 out of 8.0, or 8.0 out of 10.0.
- For those with a standard bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, which usually has a duration of three years of study, the overall grade should be at least 65% for degrees awarded by prestigious institutions (eg Institutions of National Importance), or 70% for degrees awarded by other institutions.
- Applicants who hold a master's degree from non-recognized institutions are also eligible to apply.