| UCAS code | 1234 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year full time |
| Entry year | September 2026 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Economics |
| Contact |
| Typical offer | 2:1 degree with honours in a quantitative discipline. |
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Overview
- Learn about the economics behind today's most urgent environmental crises, from climate change to biodiversity loss.
- Experience teaching from world leaders in environmental economics.
- Gain real-world experience, develop your professional portfolio, and learn how to develop impact-focused projects using cutting-edge analytic tools.
- Study at our Streatham campus, the home of the Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP).
- Work closely with LEEP’s global network of government, business and research partners on real environmental economics projects.
- Build a professional research portfolio showcasing your skills in policy analysis, sustainability metrics and data-driven impact.
- Graduate equipped to shape evidence-based environmental policy or pursue advanced research in environmental economics.
Triple accredited Business School
AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS
Opportunity to specialise with a choice of pathways
Opportunity to apply to the prestigious QTEM programme or gain two degrees by joining our Double Degree programme
Entry requirements
2:1 degree with honours in a quantitative discipline.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.
Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Course content
You'll enjoy a blend of intensive core economic training and specialist environmental economics modules taught by experts who are leading the field. Our teaching emphasises both theoretical understanding and practical application, preparing you for the complexities of real-world environmental challenges
You'll have the opportunity to explore frontier developments in environmental economics, applying concepts to understand and tackle pressing issues like climate change and biodiversity loss. You'll learn to causally estimate environmental policy outcomes and critically evaluate solutions from an economic perspective.
- During the programme you will study modules (including the dissertation) totalling 180 credits.
- Please note that programme structures may be subject to change.
- Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the Business School postgraduate module list.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEEM100 | Macroeconomics | 15 |
| BEEM101 | Microeconomics | 15 |
| BEEM103 | Optimisation Techniques for Economists | 15 |
| BEEM162 | Environmental Economics and Sustainability | 15 |
| BEEM011 | Applied Econometrics 1 | 15 |
| BEEM164 | The Economics of Environmental Crises | 15 |
| BEEM124 | Dissertation | 45 |
Optional modules
You will choose two options totalling 30 credits from a regularly updated selection.
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Economics optional modules 25-26 | ||
| BEAM029 | Topics in Financial Economics | 15 |
| BEEM162 | Environmental Economics and Sustainability | 15 |
| BEAM036 | Domestic and International Portfolio Management | 15 |
| BEAM033 | Banking and Financial Services | 15 |
| BEAM047 | Fundamentals of Financial Management | 15 |
| BEAM065 | Bank Management | 15 |
| BEE3072 | Econometrics: Cause and Effect | 15 |
| BEE3077 | Health Economics | 15 |
| BEEM117 | Economics of Corporate Finance | 15 |
| BEEM125 | Experimental and Behavioural Economics | 15 |
| BEEM152 | Behavioural Development Economics | 15 |
| BEEM154 | Economics of Public Finance | 15 |
| BEEM155 | Development Economics | 15 |
| BEEM157 | Behavioural Finance | 15 |
| BEEM163 | Research in Practice: Study Design | 15 |
Fees
2026/27 entry
UK fees per year:
£14,900 full-time
International fees per year:
£26,900 full-time
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships *. We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details..
Teaching and research
The MSc Economics (Environmental Policy) equips you with the skills and knowledge to tackle today’s most pressing environmental challenges, from climate change to sustainable development. You’ll combine rigorous economic theory with specialist environmental training, applying what you learn to real-world projects that have tangible impact.
From the start, you’ll be assigned an expert environmental economist from the Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP) as your personal tutor, providing guidance and supervision throughout your studies, including your specialist research project. You’ll also be invited to attend seminars and workshops led by world-leading environmental economists and policy practitioners, gaining insights into current challenges, innovations and research developments.
The programme emphasizes hands-on, research-led learning. You’ll complete a portfolio of work including policy analyses, sustainability dashboards, and impact-focused reports, demonstrating your readiness for professional roles or further postgraduate study. You’ll also benefit from LEEP’s extensive collaborations with governments, industry, and international organisations.
Research-Led Teaching
All modules are informed by world-class research on the frontier of environmental and applied economics. You’ll explore contemporary policy issues and sustainability challenges, using the latest analytic tools and methodologies. By integrating theory and practice, the programme develops critical skills in research design, data analysis and policy evaluation, enabling you to make evidence-based contributions in professional or research settings.
Exeter’s research-active staff bring insights from work with the OECD, IMF, WTO, UN, and UK government, ensuring your learning is relevant, cutting-edge, and internationally recognised. You’ll also join a vibrant research community, participating in departmental and LEEP research seminars, and collaborating on live projects with leading researchers.
Ethan Addicott joined the University of Exeter in 2022 after completing his doctoral work in environmental economics at the Yale School of the Environment. Ethan’s research programme focuses on natural capital asset valuation, management, and accounting. He is particularly interested in evaluating nature-based solutions to global change in coastal areas.
His work combines theory with detailed biogeophysical and economic data to better understand changes in natural capital assets. Ethan frequently works with natural scientists and other economists to accelerate progress toward a sustainable future.
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Careers
You will graduate with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines – an attribute that is considerably in demand for professionals within this dynamic industry. We develop your research skills, personal skills and core academic skills, preparing you for a wide range of employment opportunities, or for further research in the area of smart monitoring for Industry.
We have an established reputation of training tomorrow's great minds, so when it comes to life after graduation you can be confident that you are starting your next professional adventure in a prime, leading position.
Dedicated careers support
You will receive support from our dedicated Career Zone team, who provide excellent career guidance at all stages of career planning. The Career Zone provides one-on-one support and is home to a wealth of business and industry contacts. Additionally, they host useful training events, workshops and lectures which are designed to further support you in developing your enterprise acumen. Please visit the Career Zone for additional information on their services.
Enhance your degree with Study Abroad opportunities
QTEM Programme*
After your first year of studies at Exeter, you can progress onto the QTEM Programme. QTEM aims to prepare students with excellent quantitative and analytical skills to support their future careers as decision makers leading the global business environment.
If you are accepted onto the QTEM Programme, you will spend an additional semester studying at one of the prestigious academic partners. This will be followed by a quantitatively focussed internship and participation in the QTEM Data Challenge which includes online data science and leadership courses as well real data analysis.
Students will be selected and nominated to QTEM by the University of Exeter Business School following a competitive internal application process. Places are limited so we recommend you register your interest before applying for your Masters.
*Open to high achieving students enrolled in the following University of Exeter Business School programmes: MSc Finance, MSc Finance and Investment, MSc Financial Economics, MSc Economics, MSc Business Analytics and MSc Marketing and Business Analytics.
For more information on QTEM and Double Degrees and other postgraduate study abroad opportunities, visit the Business School’s Study Abroad webpages.
Triple accredited Business School
AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS
Opportunity to specialise with a choice of pathways
Opportunity to apply to the prestigious QTEM programme or gain two degrees by joining our Double Degree programme
