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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics MSc

Durham University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics is one of three specialist Masters in Economics programmes available at Durham. The programme provides the opportunity to fully explore the economic realities of environmental challenges, whilst taking an in-depth look at the crucial issue of the management of its natural resources.The programme consists of a set of core and elective (optional) modules, culminating in a research based dissertation. Through core modules you will explore advanced macroeconomics and microeconomics, environmental and climate economics and natural resource economics, covering topics such as ecological systems over time, natural resource constraints and fisheries and forests.Offering the flexibility to tailor your programme, you will then be able to choose from a selection of optional modules. The dissertation then enables you to develop your research skills, through an in-depth investigation at an advanced level of a topic relevant to your degree. The dissertation also includes the option to conduct research abroad at a partner university.You will be taught by world-class academics from Durham University Business School, which is one of an elite group of institutions to be accredited by three major business education accreditation bodies, namely: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). As an economics student you will be part of an academic department with an international reputation for research and teaching excellence.

Tuition fees

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£ 27,000per year

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University information

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    5th

  • Campus address

    Durham City, Palatine Centre, Durham, Durham, DH1 3HP, United Kingdom

Choose from a wide range of fascinating courses led by world-leading experts in a university that blends the traditional and state-of-the-art.
More than 120 countries are represented at Durham, creating a diverse and welcoming community.
Its collegiate system makes Durham University exceptional. Each student is a proud member of a college, and each college has its own character and traditions.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    6th out of 77 1

    2nd out of 72 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    180 76%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    6th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    29th

    7
  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    180 85%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    1st

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    12th

    18

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