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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Delve into the social science dimensions of environmental and development policy, management and evaluation, within a developing country context.The study of environment and development is multi-disciplinary by nature, and the programme seeks to integrate key concepts and perspectives from core social science disciplines. The aim is to provide you with an understanding of the issues involved in sustainable development, from both a theoretical and practical perspective.While the world is experiencing rapid and unprecedented changes to its natural environment, human societies and economies are also undergoing profound transformations. The MSc Environment and Development is intended for those with a primary interest in the linkages between environment and development. It provides a rigorous training in the social science dimensions of environmental and development policy, management and evaluation, within a developing country context.The programme will enable you to gain a deep understanding of the way environmental degradation and low levels of development are linked together analyse meaningful policies that aspire to make economic development more environmentally sound and ultimately sustainable and pursue an academic programme in a world-renowned institution benefiting from excellent employer recognition and career prospects.Graduate destinations:Our graduates enter a wide variety of employment opportunities in the public sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international organisations, research, consultancy and international firms.

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Tuition fees

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£ 34,700per year

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University information

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • University League Table

    3rd

  • Campus address

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, Houghton Street, London, Greater London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    4th out of 70 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    169 83%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    5th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    59th

    11

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