MSc Environmental Economics and Climate Change

London School of Economics (LSE) · London, United Kingdom

Master'sEnvironmental & climate economicsFull-time

One-year quantitative master in LSE's Department of Geography and Environment applying rigorous economics to climate change, environmental valuation and policy — a classic feeder into climate economics and policy careers.

Key facts

Duration

12 months (1 year)

Language

English

Format

Full-time

Tuition

39,200 GBP total

Tuition (EU/EEA)

25,800 GBP total

Intake

September

2026-27 fees from LSE's fee table: Home GBP 25,800; Overseas GBP 39,200.

Curriculum modules

Environmental & resource economics — Core economic theory and applications.
Climate change economics & policy — Mitigation, adaptation and policy design.
Dissertation — Independent research project.

Admission requirements

UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent, with quantitative background
IELTS/TOEFL for non-native speakers
Statement of academic purpose and references

Career destinations

Economist — Government & multilateral
Climate Policy Analyst — Think tanks & consulting
ESG / Carbon Analyst — Finance

Related programmes

MSc in Environmental Change and Policy — University of Oxford
Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership — University of Cambridge (CISL)
MSc Environmental Technology — Imperial College London
MSc Climate Change Finance and Investment — University of Edinburgh
Climate Change MSc — University College London (UCL)
MSc Global Sustainable Development — University of St Andrews

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