Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

This degree provides a thorough grounding in environmental change and sustainable development, combined with rigorous economics training.The teaching goes far beyond pure academic theory – you’ll learn why policy issues matter and see first-hand the impact of our research on the real world. There’s also an opportunity to participate in an international field trip.You’ll be taught by leading experts who are influencing national government and international policy debates.When you graduate, you’ll be well prepared for a career in the third sector, banking, consulting or many international organisations.This is a major/minor programme – with a 75/25 split between geography and economics.Graduate destinations:Recent graduates have gone on to work in all areas of environmental policy and economics at the local, national and international level, whether in the public sector for government departments and agencies, in the private sector for industry and environmental/management consultancies, or in the NGO sector for pressure groups and think tanks. A number of recent graduates have also gone on to further study at graduate level.

Geography and Environment