MSc Environmental and Climate Economics at Durham University

Programme overview

Our MSc in Environmental and Climate Economics examines the economic realities of major environmental issues, including climate change and the management of natural resources at local, national and global levels. The MSc in Environmental and Climate Economics is one of three specialist Masters in Economics programmes available at Durham. It offers the chance to explore the economic aspects of key environmental challenges, from climate change to resource management.

What you will study

Your programme consists of a set of compulsory modules and optional modules. The dissertation forms the concluding part of your programme and involves an in-depth investigation into the area of your own research. Compulsory modules include Advanced Microeconomics, Econometric Analysis, Climate and Energy Economics, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requirements: Please note: The application process opens on 1 October for Masters programmes commencing the following year. We aim to have a diverse student body and recognise that we can only offer places to a finite number of applicants. To help achieve our aim, we look to ensure we offer places to applicants from all nationalities. The University is under no obligation to make any offer of a place on the programme to any applicant, nor is the University obligated to fill all spaces available on the programme. The MSc in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics is designed for new or recent graduates. You should have a strong background in a related discipline.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,500 a year (2027/28). Home/Island full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 30,000 a year (2027/28). International/EU full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://web.prod.sits.admin.durham.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?2ffs-x8W1ugsSwDuR1HzLLt1OnQPLjX6izMgtho1FMLiZWWJy_PXzk23CwSxTvl2r2cr3FG7cpk=

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