Overview

Whether you are looking to further specialise and build on previous economic knowledge, or change direction into a new area, studying economics together with sustainability is an emerging field, and one which has excellent employment prospects.

As governments around the world begin to prioritise de-carbonisation and more environmentally friendly ways of meeting their population’s needs, economics is becoming ever more important to environmental policy makers.

When you choose to study Economics and Sustainability (with Study Abroad) from Northumbria University you will get pioneering training in economics and policies for sustainability and climate change, as well as a thorough grounding in both resource and environmental economics.

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.

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-25 00:00:00 , National

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 152 other Masters in Sustainable Energy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

11000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22000 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
National

7125 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14250 GBP for the full programme during 24 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 (with Study Abroad).

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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