MSc Environment and Development

About the programme

The field of environment and development has become increasingly important both in terms of theory and policy. It is widely recognised that a multi-disciplinary approach towards these important topics is needed. This one-year MSc programme (two years for part-time students) will enable participants to acquire the necessary training to work in the field of environment and development. Training will come from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, but all within a distinctive social science framework. It will enable participants to:

• gain a deeper understanding of the way environmental degradation and low levels of development are linked together; and
  
  
• analyse more meaningful policies that aspire to make economic development more environmentally sound and ultimately sustainable.

View course content in the graduate prospectus. Note that not all courses are offered every year.

The students

The MSc is intended primarily for people who are, or will be, involved with environment and development as practitioners, policy-makers, trainers or researchers. Candidates will have obtained, or be expected to obtain, an Upper Second Class Honours degree or its equivalent in their first degree. Applications from mature candidates with work experience are encouraged. The course can be taken both full-time (one year) or part-time (two years).

The MSc prepares graduates to enter a wide variety of employment opportunities in the public sector, international organisations, NGOs, research, consultancy and firms.

For further information on the study experience and careers of some past students from this programme click here.

Apply for this course online.

Please send all enquiries concerning this degree first to its administrator Sam Colegate at s.colegate@lse.ac.uk.

Course Director: Prof Eric Neumayer.
Room Number: S416, St Clements Building, LSE

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