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Environment & Sustainable Development at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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Course summary

The Masters in Environment & Sustainable Development is a multi-disciplinary programme designed for those wanting to pursue a career in environmental project management. It will give you the tools to apply economic analysis to a range of environmental management problems with a focus on developing countries. You will gain a scientific perspective on how environmental and resource constraints impact upon development. WHY THIS PROGRAMME Environment & Sustainable Development will provide you with a good understanding of:

  • the key issues confronting economies in attempting to reconcile economic growth with environmental and ecological constraints
  • the relationship between environment and the economic system with an emphasis on environmental valuation, cost-benefit analysis, market and policy failure, trade and the environment, the economics of pollution control and climate change
  • the role of international environmental agreements
  • This programme provides the empirical tools, data, and STATA software training that will enable students to investigate economic development and to prepare an independent empirical analysis.
  • Our programmes blend research with real-world expertise. You will gain invaluable industry connections and experience trips and exclusive events that pave the way for your future career. Find out more about our industry links.
  • You will have access to all conferences and seminars hosted by the Glasgow Centre for International Development. This means you will be exposed to interdisciplinary research and approaches to development in the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine, environmental management, sustainability, or education.
  • The Adam Smith Business School celebrates the legacy of Adam Smith by developing enlightened, entrepreneurial and engaged graduates and internationally-recognised research with real social impact.
  • Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.
  • Experience practical learning with real business challenges. Network, collaborate, and make a real-world impact through competitive, merit-based industry projects.*
*Industry Projects are not guaranteed. All applications are subject to availability and review processes. We will support candidates with their applications before the deadline but if unsuccessful, they can opt for a research proposal for their dissertation. Students can also secure their own projects with approval from academic and/or professional services. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take 4 core and 2 optional courses, and complete a dissertation. Core courses Environmental Economics Sustainability and Green Finance Theory And Principles Of Sustainability Understanding Development: A Multidisciplinary Approach Dissertation GCDS or Economics PGT External Partner Project Optional courses Behavioral Economics:Theory and Applications Development Policy Econometrics The Economics Of Inequality And Deprivation Growth And Development Policies For Sustainability And Development Health Economics in Developing Countries The Economics of Migration CAREER PROSPECTS The programme is designed to equip you for a career as professional planning staff in private or public sector organisations concerned with the design and implementation of environmental policies, environmental issues in international agencies or research. Recent graduates have been employed as development practitioners and environmental policy analysts for organisations such as BP, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and public sector bodies. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physics, Statistics or another Mathematical discipline. Applicants with a 2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Social Sciences or Humanities will be considered if they have at least two credit-bearing modules in Economics and/or Finance and/or Statistics at an average grade of pass. We may also consider applicants with a 2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Environment & Sustainable Development at University of Glasgow - UCAS