Economics and Environmental Policy (MSc)

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

For more information, please visit the international entry requirements pageLink opens in a new window.

Academic References

We typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses.

You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.

View our guide to academic references.Link opens in a new window

Additional requirements

Core modules

Optional modules

Teaching

Class sizes

Typical contact hours

Assessment

Your career in Economics

Our degrees equip you with the skills and experiences needed to excel in your career. With access to exceptional career services, industry connections, our alumni mentoring scheme and global opportunities, we’ll inspire and help you to aim high and achieve your goals. Our guidance ensures you graduate as a well-rounded professional ready for lifelong success.

The most recent MSc graduates from the Department of Economics (2023/24 cohort of students) have gone on to work for employers such as:

• Bank of England
• Grant Thornton UK LLP
• Indian Statistical Institute
• CRISIL Limited
• ITC Limited
• London Economics
• Frontier Economics
• NHS England

They have pursued occupations such as the following:

• Consultants, business and workforce analysts
• Research Assistants and Analysts
• Actuaries, economists and statisticians
• Corporate finance roles
• Economic and data analysts
• Information technology professionals
• Management consultants and business analysts

Derived from the annual data collection by the Department of Economics with the latest conducted in September 2024.

Each year, several graduates of MSc programmes from the Department of Economics pursue a PhD. The most recent destinations for studying a PhD for our students have been: the LSE, Warwick and various universities in China and India.

Helping you find the right career

Your career path is unique to you. Our university careers team offer personalised support to help you develop your skills, plan your career path, and get experience at any point during your time at Warwick, and after graduation.

Our Department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant. They offer impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

• Careers in Economics Webinar Series with speakers from our Economics Alumni community
• Careers in Economics, Finance and Consultancies Fair with key employers held annually in October
• Investment Banking Uncovered
• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
• Mock Assessment Centre workshops
• Manage Your Digital Identity and Use LinkedIn Effectively

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Economics at Warwick

We are committed to rigorous training of the next generation of economists in the tools and techniques of the discipline, producing cutting-edge research that has a wide and deep impact on society and the economy, and creating strong collaborations. Our work has established Warwick Economics as one of the leading centres of economic research internationally.

We are 36th in the QS Subject Rankings for Economics and Econometrics 2025 and 1st in the UK in the Good University Guide 2025. 97% of Postgraduate students would recommend the department to others in the Postgraduate Taught Survey (PTES) 2025.

There are various ways of engaging with us if you are a prospective student. We hold regular live chats, webinars and online events for prospective students and offer holders. Please see the live chat schedule for Economics.

Visit the Economics website to find out more

Our Postgraduate courses

• Economics (MSc)
• Behavioural and Economic Science (Economics) (MSc)
• Economics and Data Science (MSc)
• Economics (Diploma plus MSc)
• Economics and International Financial Economics (MSc)
• MRes/PhD in Economics
• Economics and Environmental Policy (MSc)

Academic Resources Portal

The Department of Economics have put together a portal of academic resources recommended by faculty members for anyone who may be considering studying economics at postgraduate level.

Economics Academic Resources Portal

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

Find your taught course fees  

Fee Status Guidance

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?

If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

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Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2025/26 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

• Core text books
• Printer credits
• Dissertation binding
• Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Scholarships and funding

Economics Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships available for students looking to undertake study in a Taught Masters in Economics at University of Warwick. Below are the scholarships relevant for students looking to study within the Department of Economics.

How to apply

Applications to our Economics Master’s programmes typically open in October and may close in July.

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