Overview

From expert-led teaching and field trips to real-world work placements, you’ll graduate ready tackle the greatest challenges facing societies around the world today. The Environmental Economics programme from University of Galway is designed for individuals who want to build a meaningful career addressing today’s environmental and climate challenges. Whether you are a recent graduate with a passion for sustainability or a professional looking to shift into environmental policy,consultancy, or research, this programme will help you turn ambition into action.

What will I study?

The MSc Global Environmental Economics is offered as a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. The academic year is divided into two teaching semesters (September to December and January to April), followed by a placement or research project during the summer period.

You will take a set of core modules in environmental economics, sustainability, policy evaluation and quantitative methods, alongside more applied topics such as marine and natural resource economics.

The curriculum places strong emphasis on real-world experience and policy relevance, through fieldwork, international engagement, and research-led teaching. During the summer term, you can choose to complete either a three-month work placement with a relevant organisation, or a minor dissertation focused on a topic of your choice in the field of environmental economics.

Careers

Graduates of the MSc Global Environmental Economics are highly sought after by employers working at the forefront of sustainability, policy, and environmental consultancy - both in Ireland and internationally.

This degree opens doors to exciting and impactful careers across:

Government departments and public agencies

Apply your skills to environmental policymaking, regulation, and climate strategy.

International organisations and NGOs

Work on sustainability, climate adaptation, and economic development initiatives.

Private sector and consultancy

Join environmental and economic consultancy firms, renewable energy companies, or ESG teams

Research and academia

Progress to PhD-level research or analytical roles in climate, marine, or resource economics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Microeconomic Theory
Econometrics
Natural Resource Governance and Sustainability
Climate Change Economics
Cost-Benefit Analysis and Evaluation
Environmental Economic Modelling
Global Issues in Agricultural, Marine and Renewable Energy Economics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, you are advised to apply as early as possible.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management View 9 other Masters in Environmental Management in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

Normally a H2.1 degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) with Economics. However, candidates with a significantly high H2.2 honours degree and who have achieved a 2.1 average in relevant Economics modules in a business degree, will also be considered. Students without an economic background are also encouraged to apply and will be accepted subject to successful completion of an online preparatory Economics course. These students are advised to get in touch with the course coordinator as early as possible for more details. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable.

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Tuition Fees

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20400 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

7900 EUR / year

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Part-time EU: €4,000 Part Time p.a.
Student levy €140 full-time; €105 part-time p.a.

Living costs

Galway

Ireland

800 - 1100 EUR / month

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