MSc Economics and Environnment (2019 Entry)

Overview:

This programme combines environmental concerns with development economics and political economy. It draws on the specific strengths of SOAS, namely expertise in development economics, multi-disciplinary environmental focus, and area specialisations in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

The MSc in Economics with reference to Environment and Development provides a unique specialisation in one of the most rapidly developing areas of economics. The effects of development on the environment and access to resources is one of the most challenging fields that has grown over the past four decades and is now one of the key areas of study. At SOAS, we understand the environment in a broad sense and the scope of courses offered includes various areas such as natural resources, agriculture, economic development, finance, and regionally - specialised courses.

All students are required to complete the compulsory preliminary course in Mathematics and Statistics (including Computing) to begin studying on this programme. This course is taught over a three week period from the beginning of September covering mathematics, statistics and computing. For further information about this course including a timetable please see here: Preliminary maths and Statistics Course

Overview duration: One calendar year (full-time) Two or Three years (part-time, daytime only). We recommend that part-time students have between two and a half and three days free in the week to pursue their course of study.

• Fees 2019/20 UK/EU fees -

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Structure:

The MSc Economics with reference to Environment and Development is taught within a structured programme rather than being obtained mainly by research and dissertation. It consists of 120 taught credits delivered through lectures, classes, and tutorials and a 10,000-word dissertation (60 credits) as outlined below.

The degree is awarded on the basis of coursework, examinations written in May/June, and a dissertation which is submitted in September.The following is a complete list of modules in the programme, not all of which are offered in any single year. Please note that some modules may be taught in other departments of the School.

Students with strong econometrics background may follow an alternative combination of quantitative modules allowing them to take both Advanced Econometrics A and Advanced Econometrics B without having to complete Econometrics first. Students who wish to apply for this alternative quantitative structure must contact the convenor of Econometrics prior to taking the Preliminary examination . Applicants will undertake an assessment during the Welcome Week based on examination papers of previous years' Econometrics teaching.

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