Program Overview

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The MSc in Economics and Environment programme combines environmental concerns with development economics and political economy.

It draws on the specific strengths of SOAS, namely expertise in development economics, multi-disciplinary environmental focus, and area specialisations in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This programme provides a unique specialisation in one of the most rapidly developing areas of economics.

The effects of development on the environment and access to resources is one of the most challenging fields that has grown over the past decades and is now one of the key areas of study. At SOAS, we understand the environment in a broad sense and the scope of courses offered includes various areas such as natural resources, agriculture, economic development, finance, and regionally - specialised courses.

All students are required to complete the compulsory

preliminary course in Mathematics and Statistics

to begin studying on this programme.

Students on this programme can apply for a dissertation co-supervised with key international organisations, such as the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the World Bank.

Why study MSc Economics and Environment at SOAS?

We are ranked 27th in UK for economics (QS World University Rankings 2023)

We are top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction with teaching (Complete University Guide 2023)

We are top 40 in the UK for economics (Complete University Guide 2023)

It provides rigorous training in both mainstream and heterodox economics

It makes explicit links between economic theories and the real world, using pluralist and political economy perspectives

Contemporary topics (like environmental policies and the gendered effects of monetary and fiscal policies) are incorporated in the core modules of the programme; they are not just taught in optional modules

It provides R coding and quantitative skills

It gives students the opportunity to carry out co-supervised dissertations with key international organisations, such as the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the World Bank.

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Global Partnerships

This programme can be offered as part of a dual masters degree with

Johns Hopkins SAIS.

Through the dual masters, students can spend the first year studying at SAIS and second year at SOAS or vice versa and gain a Masters award from each institution. For more information and eligible programmes included in the dual masters, please see the

SOAS-SAIS partnership

on the Global Partnerships website.

For any queries, please contact