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- Ecological Economics MSc
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
The University of Edinburgh
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
From the biodiversity crisis and the climate crisis to the question of managing economies during a global pandemic - the topic of sustainability has never been more pressing.
The MSc Ecological Economics prepares you to contribute to solving sustainability problems by focusing on the intersection between the environment, the economy and economic decision-making. The programme aims to equip you with a new way of seeing the world. We will empower you to analyse how the economy and economic decisions affect our progress towards a more sustainable future.
What will I learn?The interdisciplinary nature of the programme links environmental, social and economic systems together, and focuses on the mutual dependences between them.
You will participate in sustainability problem-solving with an emphasis on application, practical experience and ‘hands-on’ learning.
You will experience training in a wide range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies and the associated data analysis, using real-world case studies.
During your studies, you will implement a small, team-based research project. Designed collaboratively with staff members in response to a real-world sustainability problem, it will provide you with first-hand experience conducting the work of an ecological economist.
Career opportunitiesGraduates of the MSc Ecological Economics have historically been in high demand.
Our graduates are working in a variety of sectors, including: environmental consultancies; international and governmental agencies; non-governmental organisations (NGOs); financial institutions; multinationals; environmental education and research.
Additionally, around a quarter of our Masters students eventually go on to doctoral research programmes.
Modules
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£ 36,700per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
15th
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Campus address
University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
8th out of 94 1
13th out of 79 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 228208 91%5th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10082.0 82%26th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%56th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227194 86%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10092.0 92%8th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.87 72%67th
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