Green Economy Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study MSc Green Economy at BU?

• Enjoy the flexibility of a distance learning course, which allows you to undertake a work-based project instead of a research project to support your dissertation 
• You will develop your knowledge of ecology, geography, social science, psychology and technology in this multidimensional course 
• Understand the challenges of reducing carbon emissions, overexploitation of resources and widespread environmental degradation, which pose a danger to human wellbeing 
• Acquire 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 
• Profit from our expert academics and their knowledge of sustainability and tools that inform environmental practice and policy implementation. 

Course accreditation

This course is accredited by IEMA. This means as a student on Green Economy you'll simultaneously receive free student membership at IEMA. Once you graduate you will also become a GradIEMA professional member. 

Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree, 2:2 or equivalent in a required subject area and/or relevant comprehensive professional experience. Applicants without a required subject will be considered.

Required subjects: Geography, Ecology, Environmental Science, Economics, Politics, Psychology or Sociology

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic)  with a minimum of 5.5 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. For more information see our full entry requirements.