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PostgraduateMSc

Ecological Economics

SRUC Scotland's Rural College
Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£40,800Per Year (Intl)
£18,900Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by SRUC Scotland's Rural College, the MSc Ecological Economics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course teaches how to make sustainability and environmental management work through the application of economic principles. This postgraduate course focuses on using the application of economic principles to make sustainability and environmental management work in practice. Designed to have a real-world focus, the course addresses genuine topical issues and ensures practical application of your knowledge as well the opportunity to experience Ecological Economics first hand. A major part of that practical application is delivered through a study tour, usually to East Africa. International tuition fees are £40,800 per year, home/UK fees are £18,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Environmental Economics and Policy
Ecological Systems and Natural Capital
Sustainability Science and Assessment
Economics of Resource Management
Advanced Environmental Valuation Methods
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Field Study and Applied Practice
Dissertation in Ecological Economics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirement UK honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in any subject. A UK 2.2 may be considered. Evidence of proficiency in English (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent). Check University of Edinburgh website for more details. Find out more on the University of Edinburgh website. Designed to have a real-world focus, the course addresses genuine topical issues and ensures practical application of your knowledge as well the opportunity to experience Ecological Economics first hand. Virtual Experience Take

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£40,800

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£40,800

Home Student Fee

£18,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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5%Work & Study
35%Professional Jobs
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