Green Economy

Bournemouth University

Postgraduate MSc Distance learning (full-time) 1 Year Geography

Green Economy MSc is a postgraduate degree at Bournemouth University, based in Poole, taught distance learning (full-time) over 1 year.

About this course

This distance learning course provides the scientific and interdisciplinary insight into the challenges a transition to a green economy represents and how to address them. The development of a green economy is a political and socio-economic imperative.

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.

This distance learning course provides the scientific and interdisciplinary insight into the challenges a transition to a green economy represents and how to address them. The development of a green economy is a political and socio-economic imperative.

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.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Distance learning (full-time) Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Poole

Distance learning (part-time)

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Poole

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Distance learning (full-time)
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Poole
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Geography