MSc Circular Economy

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in any discipline.

We will also consider your application if you have other professional qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply.

International qualifications

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n your core courses, you will explore areas such as:

the fundamentals of a circular economy
designing for a circular economy
circular economy in business
Option courses
Alongside your core courses, you’ll shape your degree by choosing from a wide range of EFI option courses, taught by academic staff from across the University.

Our portfolio evolves each year in response to emerging trends, topics, and new research. You can choose from courses on themes such as:

how the climate crisis is connected to health
the inter-relationship of place, people and nature in urban regeneration
critical perspectives on how new technologies are changing society
data, programming and research skills that build on your core expertise
how new and rapidly changing technologies and data sources are transforming the future of democracy
what the future of education might look like
how narratives drive the way we understand the world
service design and service management in a data-driven society
current challenges and futures for the creative industries