Master of Environmental Economics (Online)
Master of Environmental Economics (Online)
Environmental economics is a globally relevant field of applied economics that has expanded to tackle the major challenges to society of climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and pollution. Graduates will gain detailed knowledge and an understanding of core concepts including non-market valuation, natural resource management, market failure and the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Environmental economics is a globally relevant field of applied economics that has expanded to tackle the major challenges to society of climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and pollution. Graduates will gain detailed knowledge and an understanding of core concepts including non-market valuation, natural resource management, market failure and the design of incentives for pro-environmental behaviour.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
You’ll learn to
Understand the core concepts of environmental economics.
Develop knowledge in non-market valuation, natural resource management, market failure and the design of incentives for pro-environmental behaviour.
Develop an understanding of microeconomic theory generally and in the context of environmental problems.
Apply fundamental research skills and methods to develop innovative solutions to real-time environmental problems.
Utilise quantitative skills for economic modelling and statistical analysis.
Career Pathways
Students will be trained to follow careers as an environmental economist working in consultancy and government policy.
Industries:
NGOs
Renewable Resources
Government Agencies
Consultancy firms
Fields:
Environmental Policy
Environmental Economics
Consultancy
Career Options
Career opportunities following this course include:
Environmental Economist
Environmental Policy Consultant
Environmental Management
Climate change economist
Natural resource manager
Further Study
Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research. Find out about our world-class research at UWA Science Global.
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; andApplicant must have completed priorstudies at a tertiary level in either science, engineering, economics, natural resource management, or policy studies; or a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
