Green Economy

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Key features of the course

* A unique course that is the only course of its kind in the world
* Combine your studies with employment, and there is scope to undertake a professional placement in a workplace as part of the course
* Highly inter-disciplinary, drawing from ecology, geography, social science, psychology and technology, among other areas

The development of a green economy, or an economy that is environmentally sustainable, has become a political and socio-economic imperative. Key drivers include the need to reduce carbon emissions to minimise the risk of climate change, overexploitation of resources and widespread environmental degradation, which is eroding the natural capital on which human wellbeing depends. The transition to a green economy represents a substantial challenge to society, particularly in the current era of rapid environmental and socio-economic change.

This green economy course seeks to provide the scientific understanding on which the transition to a green economy can be based, including the principles of environmental sustainability and the societal responses required to implement these in practice.

How will I study?

In keeping with the ethos of the course, it is delivered via distance learning to minimise its environmental impact. The course can be studied from anywhere in the world, supported by a high quality virtual learning environment. You will be supported by electronic communication with staff and researchers at BU, and will also interact with other students as members of a virtual learning community.

The course includes the option to undertake either a research project, or an extended professional placement involving implementation of a practical project in a workplace environment.

We welcome students on this course for both full-time and part-time study. For those wishing to complete the course on a part-time basis, the course is studied over two years. Students will be expected to study a minimum of three units per year, plus their dissertation (usually towards the end of their second year).

Core units:

* Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services
* Carbon Management
* Environmental Law & Social Justice
* Frontiers of Sustainability Science
* Green Technology & Renewable Energy
* Sustainable Development in Practice

Options - choose one of the following:

* Research Project
* Extended Professional Placement

The normal requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are: * A good Bachelors Honours degree, 2;2 or above or equivalent * For post-experience and professional qualifications, there may be additional entry requirements set by the association or institute that ultimately administers the qualification in question. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

This section includes information about the tuition fees specific to this course.

For the most up-to-date fee and course specific funding information, please select the year of entry you are interested in from the left-hand side menu.

BU support

Dont forget that BU offers various scholarships and whether you're looking to study a full-time or part-time course, it is possible to pay in three instalments.

Sources of external funding

If you are considering studying a Masters level course, it is important that you research all the funding options available to you. You may be eligible to apply for an Access to Learning Fund, a Professional and Career Development Loan, as well as support from various public funding providers, such as charities.

Aside from self-financing your studies, if you are currently in employment, your employer may be happy to contribute to all or part of your tuition fees by 'sponsoring' your further study.

Already have a BU Bachelors degree?

Did you know that you could get up to 25% off your tuition fee with a BU graduate loyalty and early bird discount? Plus theres a further £2,000 fee reduction (or £3,000 if you're an international student) for those with a 2:1, with an overall mark of at least 65%*.