Why study MSc Green Economy at BU?

  • Enjoy the flexibility of a distance learning course, which allows you to undertake a work-based project instead of a research project to support your dissertation 
  • You will develop your knowledge of ecology, geography, social science, psychology and technology in this multidimensional course 
  • Understand the challenges of reducing carbon emissions, overexploitation of resources and widespread environmental degradation, which pose a danger to human wellbeing 
  • Acquire the scientific understanding on which the transition to a green economy can be based, including the principles of environmental sustainability and the societal responses required to implement these in practice 
  • Profit from our expert academics and their knowledge of sustainability and tools that inform environmental practice and policy implementation. 

Course accreditation

This course is accredited by IEMA. This means as a student on Green Economy you'll simultaneously receive free student membership at IEMA. Once you graduate you will also become a GradIEMA professional member. 

MSc Award
September, January Start
Full-time, Part-time Study Mode
1 - 2 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

A Bachelors Honours degree, 2:2 or equivalent in a required subject area and/or relevant comprehensive professional experience. Applicants without a required subject will be considered.

Required subjects: Geography, Ecology, Environmental Science, Economics, Politics, Psychology or Sociology

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic)  with a minimum of 5.5 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. For more information see our full entry requirements.

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