Environment and Sustainable Development

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physics, Statistics or another Mathematical discipline. Applicants with a 2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Social Sciences or Humanities will be considered if they have at least two credit-bearing modules in Economics and/or Finance and/or Statistics at an average grade of pass.

We may also consider applicants with a 2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Masters in Environment & Sustainable Development is a multi-disciplinary programme designed for those wanting to pursue a career in environmental project management. It will give you the tools to apply economic analysis to a range of environmental management problems with a focus on developing countries. You will gain a scientific perspective on how environmental and resource constraints impact upon development.

Why this Programme?

Environment & Sustainable Development will provide you with a good understanding of:

• the key issues confronting economies in attempting to reconcile economic growth with environmental and ecological constraints
• the relationship between environment and the economic system with an emphasis on environmental valuation, cost-benefit analysis, market and policy failure, trade and the environment, the economics of pollution control and climate change
• the role of international environmental agreements

This programme provides the empirical tools, data, and STATA software training that will enable students to investigate economic development and to prepare an independent empirical analysis.

Our programmes blend research with real-world expertise. You will gain invaluable industry connections and experience trips and exclusive events that pave the way for your future career. Find out more about our industry links.

You will have access to all conferences and seminars hosted by the Glasgow Centre for International Development. This means you will be exposed to interdisciplinary research and approaches to development in the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine, environmental management, sustainability, or education.

The Adam Smith Business School celebrates the legacy of Adam Smith by developing enlightened, entrepreneurial and engaged graduates and internationally-recognised research with real social impact.

Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.

Experience practical learning with real business challenges. Network, collaborate, and make a real-world impact through competitive, merit-based industry projects.*

*Industry Projects are not guaranteed. All applications are subject to availability and review processes. We will support candidates with their applications before the deadline but if unsuccessful, they can opt for a research proposal for their dissertation. Students can also secure their own projects with approval from academic and/or professional services.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.