Global Climate Change (L7030)
Global Climate Change
Module L7030
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
If you want to understand climate change from an interdisciplinary perspective, then this module is
designed for you. Global climate change is a module where you learn about climate science as well as
political, psychological and innovative aspects.
We look at the evidence of climate change, natural and human influence, climate impacts and how the
future is simulated depending on what we do.
You will develop a critical approach by watching various film studies and providing evidence to support
the claims made in these film studies.
Students are additionally introduced to an online tool (KNMI) for analysing climate data in this module
Module learning outcomes
Critically reflect on knowledge claims about global climate change, and contribute to on-going debates about the subject.
Provide a credible description of the evidence for an anthropogenic influence on climate.
Demonstrate knowledge of published material on global climate change scenarios of the future and awareness of the potential impacts of these changes on people and their environment.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 9 | 75.00% |
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 (20 minutes) | 25.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Film | 2 hours | 01110011000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000000001 |
| Autumn Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 00000100000 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00101000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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