Postgraduate
MSc Global Environmental Economics
NUI Galway
Course Overview
This course will equip students with the skills to address these challenges through a unique combination of theoretical and applied subjects. These are delivered through small group teaching by academics as well as industry and policy experts.
This guarantees a practical focus that is further strengthened through work placements in related companies or research institutes in Ireland or abroad. The programme is specifically targeted to provide students with employ-ability skills that are relevant to shape and influence future public policy, conduct environmental evaluations, lead research projects, work in a business or consultancy role, with international development and aid agencies or continue education through further academic study.
The aims of the MSc in Global Environmental Economics are to equip graduates with the following skills:
1. Understand and analyse global environmental issues from an economic perspective
2. Critically evaluate and inform future public policy in relation to the environment
3. Advanced knowledge of economic methods used to analyse environmental problems
4. Understand global interlinkages of environmental problems and how these differ around the world
5. Effective communication skills and be proficient with various media
What you need to know
Where is the course located?
Galway
What is the length of the course?
12 Months (1 Year) Full-time
When can I apply?
You can apply today
When does the course start?
September
Placement options
Application Closing Date
Open for an application
Number of Places
25
Fees and Funding
Non-EU Tuition Fees
€ 16,500
Living Costs per year
€ 10,000
Application Fee
€ 60
Features and Benefits
- Graduate Employers include: Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) Marine Institute, Galway County Council.
- This programme guarantees a practical focus that is further strengthened through work placements in related companies or research institutes in Ireland or abroad.
Entry requirements
How to Apply
Once you are ready to start your application, please click on APPLY NOW
As part of your application, you will be required to submit:
- Your academic history and transcripts (Actual and/or Predicted Grades)
- Proof of English proficiency (typically IELTS or TOEFL scores)
- 2 letters of recommendation
- A copy of your passport
- Personal Statement
- CV/Resume
- Extra requests for certain courses
Minimum entry requirements
Students with a primary degree with Second Class Honors, Grade 1 or equivalent, which will have included the study of Economics can apply. Students who hold a Higher Diploma in Economics with Second Class Honors, Grade 1 or equivalent may also apply. Students without an economic background are also encouraged to apply and will be accepted subject to successful completion of an online preparatory Economics course. These students are advised to get in touch with the course coordinator as early as possible for more details.
English Requirements
Arts/Business/Law (No less than 5.5 in any Component)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall
TOEFL: 88
Pearson (PTE): 61
Duolingo English Test (DET)**: 110
• Temporary measure for 2020 only in response to COVID-19
Special Entry Requirements
n/a
Career Prospects
Graduates have found employment in international development and aid agencies, the European Commission, utility companies, government departments, investment banks, corporate environmental investment funds, United Nations organisations, consultancy firms and local authorities, and many of our graduates have gone to undertake PhDs.
Graduate Employers include: Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) Marine Institute, Galway County Council, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), Bord na Mona, Coillte, Teagasc, Environment Agency (UK), Electricity Supply Board (ESB), Bord Iascaigh Mhara.
Notes
Work Placement: This programme guarantees a practical focus that is further strengthened through work placements in related companies or research institutes in Ireland or abroad. Placement partners include: Marine Institute, BIM, Tipperary Energy Agency, SEAI, Irish Wind Energy Agency (IWEA), Coillte, Teagasc, ESB, ESRI.