Overview

The Political Ecology course from Lancaster University will equip you with the skills to ask and respond to the difficult questions of human-environment relations, to confront and challenge the status quo, and crucially, to help drive transformative action for a better and fairer world. This will make you attractive to employers across the spectrum of politically conscious and action-oriented organisations.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the MA Political Ecology will have the skills and knowledge that make you attractive to employers across the spectrum of politically conscious and action-oriented organisations. Whether you embark on a career within government advocating for policy changes, working for a business to transform their sustainability practices, or a role within the NGO sector, we envisage that you will be able to shape the world through transformative action, and our recent graduates are proving this! They currently occupy roles as:

Energy equity lead
Sustainability consultant
National graduate trainee
Senior teacher trainer: sustainability
PhD student

Examples of potential careers also include:

Policy advisor
Policy analyst
Environmental planner
Due diligence researcher
Science engagement
Environmental consultant
Conservation officer
Academia

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaches to Political Ecology

Encountering Political Ecology

Perspectives on Environment and Development

Planning Independent Research

Research Methods in the Social Sciences
Climate Change and Society

Environment and Culture

Environmental Governance and Management

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-28 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

58

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Ecology Political Science View 62 other Masters in Ecology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

58

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Developmental Studies or Geography.
We may also consider non-standard applicants with a 2:2 degree in a subject not noted above, alongside extensive relevant work experience or similar training, such as work with environmental policy and practice, NGOs or activist networks.
We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

30900 GBP / year

≈ 30900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12600 GBP / year

≈ 12600 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

National - £6,300
International - £15,450

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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