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Economics (Environmental Economics) – (M.Sc.)
The University of Manchester
School of Social Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,077 - ≈ € 13,290 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Manchester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Manchester
This course aims to provide a balanced and rigorous training in modern theories and techniques in environmental economics at the postgraduate level.
It provides training for those aiming to be environmental economists in national and international public (Defra, FSA, Environment Agency, OECD, etc) and private institutions including environmental consultancies. The course also serves as a sound foundation from which to embark on a PhD Programme in environmental economics.
Students are introduced to key concepts, ideas, tools and techniques via core and optional course units, and have the opportunity to combine and develop their skills in writing a dissertation.
By the end of the course, you should be able to critically engage with the current theory and practice in environmental economics. You will be able to develop approaches and models of your own, based on the environmental problem at hand, from which to derive original results and offer a critique of existing theories and practice.
Contents
The course includes a rigorous combination of economic analytical tools applied to environmental topics. Students will learn about the theory & practice of natural resource use, valuation of environmental resources, & the economics of environmental policy.
There are 2 compulsory course units shared with the more general MSc Economics: Microeconomic Theory & Cross Section Econometrics. There are 3 compulsory course units specific to this pathway: Economics of Environmental Policy, Economy Ecology & Environment, & Environmental Valuation.
In addition, students take 3 approved optional course units from within Economics or from units taught by Politics, Development, Geography & Planning.
12 months part-time, 24 months full-time.
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Academic entry qualification overview:
UK 2:1 (or overseas equivalent) in economics/econometrics or a related subject
If you don't have this but have a good training in Economics, please contact the Pathway Director (see website)
In addition to the normal supporting documents, applicants must also supply a brief description of the course units taken in the 3 rd year on their undergraduate degree detailing core texts used. This does not have to be an official document. A paragraph for each course unit taken will be sufficient.
PLEASE NOTE - YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL WE RECEIVE ALL INFORMATION
MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS PREPARATION
In common with all leading Masters level courses in Economics we require a certain level of knowledge of Mathematics (and Statistics) before embarking on the formal Masters training.
(1) Please visit our website where you will find information about the minimum level of knowledge of mathematics and statistics that you should possess from your current or previous training.
(2) On the same website, please look at the details and content of our Pre-Session course on mathematics and statistics which builds on the knowledge resumed in (1) and which is designed to equip you with further technical skills that you will require before starting the MSc. You are encouraged to attend this course which is offered, free of charge.
English language:
Applicants whose first language is not English must attain one of the following:
IELTS - Overall 7, writing score 7
TOEFL - Overall 623, TWE 5 (PBT)
TOEFL - Overall 263, TWE 5 (CBT). This test is no longer available but results less than 2 years old can be submitted.
TOEFL - Overall 100, with 25 in each of the 4 sections (IBT)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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