Economics (Environmental Policy)

Entry requirements

2:1 degree with honours in a quantitative discipline.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• Learn about the economics behind today's most urgent environmental crises, from climate change to biodiversity loss.
• Experience teaching from world leaders in environmental economics.
• Gain real-world experience, develop your professional portfolio, and learn how to develop impact-focused projects using cutting-edge analytic tools.
• Study at our Streatham campus, the home of the Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP).
• Work closely with LEEP’s global network of government, business and research partners on real environmental economics projects.
• Build a professional research portfolio showcasing your skills in policy analysis, sustainability metrics and data-driven impact.
• Graduate equipped to shape evidence-based environmental policy or pursue advanced research in environmental economics.

You'll enjoy a blend of intensive core economic training and specialist environmental economics modules taught by experts who are leading the field. Our teaching emphasises both theoretical understanding and practical application, preparing you for the complexities of real-world environmental challenges

You'll have the opportunity to explore frontier developments in environmental economics, applying concepts to understand and tackle pressing issues like climate change and biodiversity loss. You'll learn to causally estimate environmental policy outcomes and critically evaluate solutions from an economic perspective.

Information for international students

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships *. We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.

*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details..