MSc Ecological Economics at University of Leeds

Programme overview

An MSc on the concepts and tools of ecological economics, a transdisciplinary field addressing the environmental and social dimensions of economic activity. It offers two distinct pathways and is jointly taught by the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability and Leeds University Business School.

Department: School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability / Leeds University Business School | Duration: 12 months full-time or 36 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Introduction to Ecological Economics (30 credits), Methodology in Ecological Economics, Research Skills and a Research Project, with options such as Finance for Sustainable Development, Ecological Macroeconomics and Environmental Politics, Policy and Governance.

Career pathways

The degree builds on a social or natural sciences degree to give a pluralistic, conceptual and applied understanding of economics for environmental and social problems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate (MSc). A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (honours) in any subject, with evidence of numerical skills and interest in the subject shown in the application. Applicants with a 2:2, relevant work experience or professional qualifications are encouraged to apply. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 (international applicants), 10 September 2027 (UK applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,400 for the whole programme (2027 entry). Total fee, full-time. Part-time fees are calculated pro rata by credits per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,300 for the whole programme (2027 entry). Total fee, full-time. Part-time fees are calculated pro rata by credits per year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time / 36 months part-time

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