Overview

In the Ecological Economics programme from The University of Edinburgh you will learn how to integrate environmental, social, and economic systems together, focusing on the mutual dependencies between them. In short, this programme aims to equip you with a new way of seeing the world.

You will participate in sustainability problem-solving with an emphasis on application, practical experience and 'hands-on' learning.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Ecological Economics have historically been in high demand.

Graduates are working in a variety of sectors, including:

environmental consultancies

international and governmental agencies

non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

financial institutions

multinationals

environmental education and research

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Valuation

Applications in Economics

Ecological Economics: Field Methods in Research and Practice

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

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It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Ecology View 65 other Masters in Ecology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.

We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with appropriate work experience.

Applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds are welcome to apply, but all students will be expected to engage critically with economic and environmental concepts, and will also be asked to engage in both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Students whose undergraduate degrees have not addressed one or more these areas should highlight in their applications their abilities to learn and to engage with these subject areas.

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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

40800 GBP / year

≈ 40800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

18900 GBP / year

≈ 18900 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time 2 years:

National: £ 9,450
International: £ 20,400

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 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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