Applied Environmental Economics (MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate)
Is this programme for me?
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 the concepts
and methods of environmental and natural resource economics relevant to policy decisions and research.
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:
- a critical understanding of the different ways in which economic decisions, market forces and government policies can affect the natural environment
- 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
- the ability to design and critically evaluate public policies towards the environment and natural resources
- an appreciation of the usefulness of environmental economics in informing political decision-making
- enhanced communication and presentation skills
- the ability to access the environmental economics literature and to pursue their own research.
Programme summary
| You study | Study period | Cost (2011) | |
| MSc | 10 modules | 2-5 years | £9,200 |
| Diploma | 8 modules | 2-5 years | £7,215 |
| Certificate | 4 modules | 1-5 years | £3,770 |
| 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 Postgraduate Diploma will be credited with any modules completed successfully. In 2011, the fee per module is £960. | ||
Career progression and CPD
Graduates of this programme will typically find work as environmental economists in the following fields:
- government ministries undertaking environmental planning and policy analysis work
- public and private sector companies conducting analyses of the environmental effects of economic activity
- international and non-governmental organisations concerned with the environmental implications of economic change
- consultancy work within the broad arena of environmental economics
- applied research and teaching in institutions of research and higher education.
Comprehensive study materials and support
For each module we send you detailed study guides, textbooks and supplementary study materials which may include computer software. Most module study guides are now provided in electronic CD-ROM format. 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 weeks (plus 4 weeks for revision).
Summary of key dates
| Application deadline | 30 November | ||
| Registration deadline | 31 December | ||
| Programme starts | February | ||
| Examinations take place | October | ||
Marlene Pryce
Current student, Canada.
“I chose to study through the University of London International Programmes because it allows me to continue my professional career whilst achieving a higher level of education. I obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada) in 1994 and I am currently enrolled in the Applied Environmental Economics programme. This programme allows me to build on knowledge obtained in my first degree and to explore my interest in the ever-evolving environmental issues and concerns around the world today.”