MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation at London School of Economics and Political Science

Analyse the nature and efficacy of different approaches to environmental policy and regulation within a distinctive theoretical and social scientific framework. The programme is designed to enable you to gain a deeper understanding of the tools available for environmental policy and regulation, and the diverse contexts within which they operate, and evaluate the impact of policies for the economy, society and the natural environment. The need for greater environmental protection is becoming increasingly acknowledged in both the public and private sectors.

Department: Department of Geography and Environment  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Concepts in Environmental Regulation, Dissertation - Environmental Economics & Climate Change, Environmental Policy & Regulation, Environment & Development.

Career pathways

You'll have the skills to enter a wide variety of employment opportunities in the public sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international organisations, research, consultancy and national/multinational firms. This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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