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The global community confronts multifaceted and interrelated issues including climate crises, diminishing natural resources, contamination, and ecosystem deterioration. Tackling these problems effectively requires comprehensive knowledge of both economic principles and environmental stewardship. Simultaneously, industries increasingly seek experts capable of connecting financial systems with sustainable practices. The MSc(Econ) Sustainability Economics and Finance program addresses this critical need, equipping students to operate at the crossroads of these vital disciplines. Scotland's undisputed leadership in sustainability initiatives, combined with Aberdeen's reputation as Europe's energy hub, makes Northeast Scotland the ideal location for sustainability education. Our strategic location offers unparalleled access to some of the UK's most significant and diverse natural environments. As a pioneer in economic education and research, the University of Aberdeen leverages its academic excellence through this program. The Business School hosts renowned institutions including SEEL, CeLMR, and ACREEF, while maintaining particularly strong connections with Europe's premier health economics research center, the Health Economics Research Unit.
The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a degree at 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0. TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21.