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MSc Sustainable Resources: Economics, Policy and Transitions

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 5 years flexible

Course Description

In the face of global environmental challenges, societies, businesses and policymakers alike need to rethink how we can use our natural resources sustainably. UCL’s Sustainable Resources: Economics, Policy and Transitions MSc investigates the circular economy, resource efficiency and sustainable resource management. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to drive change and become the sustainability leaders of tomorrow.

Dramatically rising and unsustainable resource use is one of the key challenges of the 21st century, with potential negative consequences such as ecosystem collapses, resource scarcities and political instability. The Sustainable Resources MSc will give you the tools to work towards more efficient, circular, equitable and sustainable resource use.

Our curriculum reflects the global, multi-dimensional nature of understanding resources. You will gain in-depth knowledge on the environmental, social and economic aspects of resource management and governance from both public policy and business perspectives learning from leading experts in the field.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in an appropriate subject (earth science, economics, political sciences, geography, physical sciences, law, engineering or related subject. These requirements may be relaxed for students who can demonstrate considerable and relevant aptitude and experience, for example, in business or government. Please clearly state in your personal statement how your educational or employment background (including any internships or projects) relates to the programme and what you aim to achieve through your studies.

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

On graduation you should possess a sound understanding of the key challenges surrounding sustainable resource use, supply and demand drivers and future strategies for global resource management.

You should be knowledgeable about a range of methods, models and concepts including the Resource Nexus, material flow analysis, life cycle analysis, footprints, macro-economics, policy mixes, foresight and scenario techniques and – depending on the choice of optional modules – water-energy-food modelling and behavioural economics.

You will also develop key skills valuable for future employment, including communication skills, teamwork, breaking down complex problems, decision-making under uncertainty, intercultural communication, working in interdisciplinary environments and awareness of the business context.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  MSc Sustainable Resources Dissertation Project
  •  Introduction to Sustainable Resources: Challenges and Principles
  •  Introduction to Resource Economics and Policy
  •  Policies for Sustainable Resources
  •  Tools for Assessing Sustainable Resource Use
  •  Future Resource Pathways and Visions

Optional modules

  •  Energy, People and Behaviour
  •  Industrial Symbiosis
  •  International Commodity Trade
  •  Metrics, Modelling and Visualisation of the Resource Nexus
  •  Resource Governance and the Global South
  •  Eco-Innovation and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
  •  Environmental and Social Sustainability risk management in natural resource projects
  •  Environmental Life-Cycle Governance
  •  Data Analytics in the Smart Built Environment
  •  Social Value and New Energy Business Models
  •  Life Cycle Assessment
  •  Earth Resources and Sustainability

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