Ecological Economics MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

Course overview

Many of the most serious environmental and social problems we face can be traced to root causes in our economic system. Experts in ecological economics are in huge demand to help solve these problems, which range from the climate emergency to deforestation, from rising inequality to declining public services.

Our Ecological Economics MSc will equip you with the expertise and skills in understanding how economic activity gives rise to environmental and social problems and be introduced to the main tools to tackle them. This course challenges conventional thinking and introduces a real-world approach to teaching economics, focusing on critical problems whilst integrating a wide range of different perspectives.

You’ll be taught by leading experts and academics from the?School of Earth and Environment?with some modules being delivered by the?Leeds University Business School?— both of which conduct internationally excellent research that feeds directly into the course.

This means you’ll be learning knowledge and developing a specialist skill set sought after by employers worldwide, opening the door to many career paths in areas like sustainability, policymaking, research, resource management — and beyond.

Career opportunities

There is an increasing demand for professionals with an interdisciplinary understanding of economics as it applies to real-world environmental and social problems.

This Master’s degree is ideal if you are looking to build upon a previous degree in the social or natural sciences, by developing an understanding of economics. It’s designed to equip you with both a conceptual and applied understanding of critical issues in economics and sustainability.

You’ll learn the skills to pursue a successful career in government, business, or in a non-governmental organisation. Many of our graduates also pursue a research career and continue on to a PhD.

Plus, University of Leeds students are among the top 10 most targeted by top employers according to?The Graduate Market 2023, High Fliers Research, meaning our graduates are highly sought after by some of the most reputable companies in the field.

Which department am I in?

School of Earth and Environment

Study options

Full Time (12 months)

Tuition fees
£29,500.00 (31,05,917) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

30 September 2024

Venue

University of Leeds

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

LS2 9JT, England

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in social sciences, natural sciences, environmental studies, economics, management, engineering or a related subject. Applicants with a 2:2 will be considered on a case by case basis where applicants can demonstrate relevant work experience or aptitude in a relevant specialist field. Graduates from other disciplines and those with professional experience in the sector will also be considered. We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. TOEFL with 88 overall and no less than 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Leeds

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