Overview

Economics and Sustainability from Northumbria University will provide you with state-of-the-art training in economics and policies for sustainability and climate change, as well as a broad grounding in environmental and resource economics.

Well-trained economics graduates are in high demand in the environmental sector, and this unique programme is specifically designed to prepare students for specialist roles as environmental economists in government, international organisations, industry, NGOs and consultancy, as well as for academic careers in research.

Careers

Graduates of the MSc Economics and Sustainability will be perfectly prepared to pursue a wide range of careers in the field of environmental economics, as well as in economics, finance and related areas.

Potential job roles this programme could prepare students for include environmental economist, policy adviser, analyst, journalist, researcher or academic, and employers range from government, international organisations, industry, NGOs and consultancy.

As part of this course, you will build a portfolio of materials that can be presented to employers to demonstrate your development and appropriateness for roles in the fields of economics and sustainability, the content of which will be informed by the work you undertake in the modules you study.

This course is also ideal if you’re interested in a career in academic research, and successful graduates may be eligible for advanced entry onto our PhD or DBA programmes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Economics: Theory and Practice

Econometric Modelling

Economics for Sustainability

Applied Environmental Economics

Economic Policies for the Environment

Research Methods and Analytics for Business Practice

Masters' Management Enquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

Home students: The standard application deadline is the 8 October. Our courses begin at the end of September and we strongly recommend that you apply in time to enrol for the start of their programme.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics Sustainable Energy View 102 other Masters in Econometrics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline, or substantial experience of working in a business organisation. It is recommended that your previous studies have included quantitative elements.

English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

19000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Economics and Sustainability.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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