PostgraduateMSc

Ecological Economics

Name: Ecological Economics
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

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£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MSc Ecological Economics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. From the biodiversity crisis and the climate crisis to the question of managing economies during a global pandemic, the topic of sustainability has never been more pressing. The MSc Ecological Economics, delivered collaboratively with Scotland's Rural College, prepares you to help solve and critically analyse the root causes of real-world sustainability problems. You will learn how to integrate environmental, social, and economic systems together, focusing on the mutual dependencies between them. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Environmental Economics and Valuation

Systems Thinking for Sustainability

Advanced Research Methods in Ecological Economics

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Climate Change Economics and Policy

Social-Ecological Systems and Resilience

Quantitative Analysis for Sustainability Assessment

Applied Research Project in Ecological Economics

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,000	£28,500	£34,000
3 years	£21,000	£27,500	£33,000
5 years	£27,500	£35,000	£43,500

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

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