Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford
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Why apply for ECM?
About the students
Meet the teachers
How to apply
Scholarships and funding
Frequently asked questions
Student perspectives
Reflections from former students
The Alumni Atlas of Action. Find out where our alumni are working
Stories from the field. A student led field trip blog
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Basic facts about the programme to help you decide if it is right for you
Training international leaders
The programme trains young international leaders in all aspects of environmental change and management, preparing them to be confident and aware practical decision-makers.
Cross-disciplinary teaching
The course is broad-based and cross-disciplinary, with teaching staff from a wide range of departments as well as visiting lecturers from business and industry.
Unique Oxford experience
Oxford’s 39 unique colleges provide many opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and environmental leadership.
International graduate community
Over 700 students have now graduated, spread across more than 70 nationalities.
Influential alumni community
ECM graduates increasingly occupy influential positions in government, mainstream and new business sectors, international environmental research, and local civic enterprises.
Diverse backgrounds
Students come from a wide variety of subject backgrounds, including natural sciences, engineering, politics and international relations, environmental science, economics and the arts.
High-profile speakers
ECI hosts high-profile visiting speakers - in 2013, for example, Lester Brown, an environmental analyst from the US, and Lord Deben, Chairman of the UK’s independent Committee on Climate Change, both delivered special lectures and in 2015 Lord Nicholas Stern presented a lecture.
Selecting the best students
Over 250 students apply each year from more than 40 countries, competing for 25 places.
Diverse career trajectories
Students have careers in a wide range of fields, as civil servants, NGO leaders, bankers, engineers, lawyers, scientists, policy advocates, and entrepreneurs.
IEMA Accreditation
This course is accredited by IEMA. IEMA is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to free student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradIEMA. Graduate membership is a launchpad for future leaders within environment and sustainability and offers a range of benefits to support you throughout your career. You can then "Fast track" to Practitioner Membership.
