MSc Environmental Economics and Environmental Management

    MSc Environmental Economics and Environmental Management at University of York

    MSc Environmental Economics and Environmental Management at University of York

    University of York offers the Master of MSc Environmental Economics and Environmental Management as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in York, United Kingdom. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for msc environmental economics and environmental management and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 42,890 / year(s), and the next available intake begins on September 1, 2026.

    About MSc Environmental Economics and Environmental Management

    Develop the skills needed by today's environmental managers, policymakers, consultants and scientists to tackle environmental issues at local, regional and global levels.

    Our Masters in Environmental Economics and Environmental Management prepares you for a wide range of careers across the public and private sectors. Equally, it provides a good basis for further study at PhD level.

    You’ll gain knowledge of environmental and ecological economics and the interactions between economic, social and ecological systems. At the end of the course, you'll be equipped to incorporate environmental feedback into economic decision making in a way that satisfies both ecological managers and economists.

    This course is suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds, including economics, human geography, business, sociology, politics, environmental science and more. You'll be taught by a range of interdisciplinary staff with varied environmental research interests.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for MSc Environmental Economics and Environmental Management at University of York

    Entry Requirements

    Undergraduate degree 2:2 or equivalent. We will also consider your application if you have relevant work experience. Ideally you will have studied both some ecology and some economics as part of your degree but applications from students from either discipline are welcome. If you did not have a significant quantitative component to your degree you may also be considered with a requirement to attend a Summer School in Microeconomics and Quantitative Methods.

    International pre-masters programme Pre-masters from our International Pathway College

    Other international qualifications Equivalent qualifications from your country

    IELTS (Academic and Indicator) 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component

    Cambridge CEFR B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component

    Oxford ELLT 7, minimum of 6 in each component

    Duolingo 120, minimum 105 in all other components

    LanguageCert SELT B2 with 33/50 in each component

    LanguageCert Academic 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component

    Kaplan Test of English Language 459-494, with 426-458 in all other components

    Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

    PTE Academic 61, minimum 55 in each component

    TOEFL 87, minimum 21 in each component

    Trinity ISE III Merit in all components

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS (Academic and Indicator) 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component

    Cambridge CEFR B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component

    Oxford ELLT 7, minimum of 6 in each component

    Duolingo 120, minimum 105 in all other components

    LanguageCert SELT B2 with 33/50 in each component

    LanguageCert Academic 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component

    Kaplan Test of English Language 459-494, with 426-458 in all other components

    Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

    PTE Academic 61, minimum 55 in each component

    TOEFL 87, minimum 21 in each component

    Trinity ISE III Merit in all components

    Career Opportunities after Completing MSc Environmental Economics and Environmental Management

    Career opportunities

    • Economic advisor
    • Energy analyst
    • Environmental economist
    • Research assistant
    • Technical consultant
    • Asset strategy planner

    Transferable skills

    You'll develop a range of transferable skills during the course, including:

    • Geographic and information systems skills
    • Environmental impact assessment
    • Qualitative and quantitative methods
    • Design of protected areas
    • Practical experience designing and conducting field-based surveys
    • Econometric analysis of natural resource management
    • Valuation of ecosystem services

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    42,890 / year(s)
    MSc Environmental Economics and Environmental Management at University of York
    University of York
    University of York
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, York

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