Environment and Sustainable Development MSc
University of Glasgow
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This multi-disciplinary programme is designed for those wanting to pursue a career in environmental project management. It will give you the tools to apply economic analysis to a range of environmental management problems with a focus on developing countries. You will gain a scientific perspective on how environmental and resource constraints impact upon development.WHY THIS PROGRAMMEEnvironment & Sustainable Development will provide you with a good understanding of:the key issues confronting ...Read more

This multi-disciplinary programme is designed for those wanting to pursue a career in environmental project management. It will give you the tools to apply economic analysis to a range of environmental management problems with a focus on developing countries. You will gain a scientific perspective on how environmental and resource constraints impact upon development.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

Environment & Sustainable Development will provide you with a good understanding of:

the key issues confronting economies in attempting to reconcile economic growth with environmental and ecological constraints

the relationship between environment and the economic system with an emphasis on environmental valuation, cost-benefit analysis, market and policy failure, trade and the environment, the economics of pollution control and climate change

the role of international environmental agreements

This programme provides the empirical tools, data, and STATA software training that will enable students to investigate economic development and to prepare an independent empirical analysis.

Our programmes blend research with real-world expertise. You will gain invaluable industry connections and experience trips and exclusive events that pave the way for your future career. Find out more about our industry links.

You will have access to all conferences and seminars hosted by the Glasgow Centre for International Development. This means you will be exposed to interdisciplinary research and approaches to development in the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine, environmental management, sustainability, or education.

The Adam Smith Business School celebrates the legacy of Adam Smith by developing enlightened, enterprising and engaged graduates and internationally-recognised research with real social impact.

Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.

Experience practical learning with real business challenges. Network, collaborate, and make a real-world impact through competitive, merit-based industry projects.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The programme is designed to equip you for a career as professional planning staff in private or public sector organisations concerned with the design and implementation of environmental policies, environmental issues in international agencies or research.

Recent graduates have been employed as development practitioners and environmental policy analysts for organisations such as BP, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and public sector bodies.

We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.

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67/101
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17th
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28th
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Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in an accepted subject, with at least 3 credit bearing modules in Economics, Finance or Statistics. Accepted subjects include: Economics, Finance, Statistics, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Geography or a related discipline within Social Sciences and Humanities. Degrees in other subjects may also be accepted if you have at least 3 credit bearing modules in Economics, Finance or Statistics or equivalent relevant work experience.

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£11,130 per year

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£25,290 per year

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£25,290 per year

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