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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Bournemouth University

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This distance learning course provides the scientific and interdisciplinary insight into the challenges a transition to a green economy represents and how to address them. The development of a green economy is a political and socio-economic imperative.

Why study MSc Green Economy at BU?

  • Enjoy the flexibility of a distance learning course, which allows you to undertake a work-based project instead of a research project to support your dissertation
  • You will develop your knowledge of ecology, geography, social science, psychology and technology in this multidimensional course
  • Understand the challenges of reducing carbon emissions, overexploitation of resources and widespread environmental degradation, which pose a danger to human wellbeing
  • Acquire the scientific understanding on which the transition to a green economy can be based, including the principles of environmental sustainability and the societal responses required to implement these in practice
  • Profit from our expert academics and their knowledge of sustainability and tools that inform environmental practice and policy implementation.

Course accreditation

This course is accredited by IEMA. This means as a student on Green Economy you'll simultaneously receive free student membership at IEMA. Once you graduate you will also become a GradIEMA professional member.

Careers

Upon completion of this course you will enjoy a wide range of career opportunities, as an increasing number of organisations are taking an active interest in the green economy. Not only will this course equip you with subject expertise, but you will have a practical understanding of how to apply that knowledge to make a difference to businesses. This will give you extra marketability in the professional arena, providing you with a route into a successful and rewarding career.

Please see our website for the application deadlines. You should apply as early as possible to be considered for your course of choice. If you require a student visa, apply for the visa as soon as you have an unconditional offer and receive your CAS. There may be delays in visa processing in your country and you need to be in Bournemouth ready to study for the start of term.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 6,065per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bournemouth University

  • University League Table

    55th

  • Campus address

    Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Poole, BH12 5BB, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    63rd out of 79 2

    64th out of 73

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    101 45%

    72nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    51st

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.81 70%

    71st

    33
  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    102 48%

    72nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    65th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    58th

    7

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