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Postgraduate
MSc,
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Applied Environmental Economics
Is
this programme for me?
The
protection and sustainable management of the natural environment
is an area of growing concern across the globe. It is widely
recognised that most environmental problems, whether small-scale
or global, are the result of a complex interaction of natural
processes with economic forces and decisions. This programme
provides graduates with a sound theoretical base and practical
appreciation of environmental and natural resource economics. It
is designed to suit students with a primary interest in issues and
policies concerning the rural environment.
Programme aims
The
programme gives students the opportunity to develop:
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a critical understanding of the different ways
in which economic decisions, market forces and government policies
can affect the natural environment
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a sound knowledge of the theory and techniques
of non-market valuation to estimate the demand for environmental
quality or the cost of environmental degradation
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the ability to design and critically evaluate
public policies towards the environment and natural resources
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an appreciation of the usefulness of
environmental economics in informing political decision-making
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enhanced communication and presentation skills
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the ability to access the environmental
economics literature and to pursue their own research.
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Programme summary |
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You study |
Study period |
Cost |
| MSc |
10 modules
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2-5 years |
£8,345 |
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Postgraduate Diploma |
8 modules
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2-5 years |
£6,540 |
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Postgraduate
Certificate |
4 modules
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1-5 years |
£3,425 |
| Short
courses |
Single modules are ideal if you're keen to update your
professional knowledge, enhance your career or sample the
programme. Short course students who subsequently register for
either the MSc or PG Diploma will be credited with any modules
completed successfully. The fee per module is £885. |
Career progression and CPD
Graduates of this programme will typically find work as
environmental economists in the following fields:
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government ministries undertaking environmental
planning and policy analysis work
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public and private sector companies conducting
analyses of the environmental effects of economic activity
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international and non-governmental
organisations concerned with the environmental implications of
economic change
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consultancy work within the broad arena of
environmental economics
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applied research and teaching in institutions
of research and higher education.
Comprehensive study materials and support
For
each module the University will send you detailed study guides,
textbooks and supplementary study materials which may include
audio and/or videotapes and computer software. Tutorial support is
via an online learning environment and tutor-marked assignments.
Increasing numbers of students participate in electronic seminars
and other networked activities. This allows for a range of
contacts and peer-learning possibilities that will help to enrich
the distance learning experience.
Your
time commitment
The
study time required for each module is, on average, 7-8 hours per week
over a period of 30-31 weeks (plus 4-5
weeks for revision).
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Summary of key dates |
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Application deadline |
31 October |
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Registration deadline |
1
January |
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Programme starts |
February |
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Examinations take place |
October |
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