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Overview
What you will study
It is estimated that by 2050, billions of people will be exposed to heat stress because they do not have the capacity to reduce the shocks, risks and exposures caused by extreme heat.
Developed by leading academics at the Oxford University's Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment and the Future of Cooling Programme, this innovative course is a response to the growing demand for a solution to the challenges caused by rising global temperatures, and the need to upskill the workforce to fill knowledge gaps with coherent and sustainable approaches. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to implement sustainable cooling solutions and drive the transition towards a more positive future for people and the planet.
You’ll explore the science behind rising temperatures, discover the links between heat, health and productivity, examine cooling technologies and infrastructure design, and consider options for delivering cooling effectively and the social and economic implications of extreme heat. To finish, you will combine ideas and knowledge gained in the course to develop a Heat Resilience Plan for your own situation, organisation or location.
The Sustainable Cooling - Building Resilience to Extreme Heat course at University of Oxford is aimed at professionals across numerous industries and sectors – from policy makers and city planners through to journalists and consultancy firms.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Module 1: Cooling for sustainable development
- Module 2: Rising extreme heat
- Module 3: The built environment
- Module 4: Cultures of cooling
- Module 5: Health and productivity
- Module 6: Technologies
- Module 7: A circular economy
- Module 8: Shaping the future
You’ll also be able to join online discussions with peers and a course Facilitator.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Semi-structured
- Continuous support with feedback on request
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Campus Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Sustainable Development Environmental SciencesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no specific entry requirements for this programme. However, a certain level of commitment is expected – we recommend dedicating 3-5 hours a week to your studies.
- All learning and assessment will take place online, so you will need a stable internet connection.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1800 GBP / full≈ 1800 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1800 GBP / full≈ 1800 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Discounts are available to alumni, those working in the public sector and certain geographical regions.
Funding
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