Sustainable Resources: Economics, Policy and Transitions MSc

Globally we are unsustainably using our natural resources, causing major environmental, social and political challenges. This master’s degree in sustainability equips you with the skills and knowledge for a career driving change across business and policy, promoting efficient, circular, equitable and sustainable resource use. Our interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on the environmental, social, and economic aspects of managing resources from public policy and business perspectives. The Sustainable Resources: Economics Policy and Transitions MSc addresses the urgent global issue of unsustainable resource use and its impacts on climate change, ecosystem collapse, and political instability. This interdisciplinary sustainability degree covers economics, political science, engineering, natural sciences, business studies, and sociology, offering a comprehensive view of global resource challenges through understanding the resource nexus. You acquire in-depth knowledge and practical tools to manage and govern resources from both public policy and business perspectives, while also embracing social and environmental justice. This systemic approach equips you to tackle environmental, social, and economic aspects of resource management, preparing you to address these global challenges in your future career. This degree is suited for both recent graduates looking to build their sustainability career, and early to mid-career professionals looking to expand their knowledge of sustainable resources. Your academic background could be either in a quantitative subject – such as economics, engineering, natural sciences physical sciences, geography – or in a non-quantitative subject such as law, business studies or other related subjects with a demonstrable aptitude for quantitative methods. If your background is from a non-quantitative subject, we provide some introductory readings to help you prepare before your studies. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in an appropriate subject (earth science, economics, political sciences, geography, physical sciences, law, engineering or related subject). These requirements may be relaxed for students who can demonstrate considerable and relevant aptitude and experience, for example, in business or government. Please clearly state in your personal statement how your educational or employment background (including any internships or projects) relates to the programme and what you aim to achieve through your studies.