Overview

This Sustainable Resources - Economics, Policy and Transitions programme offered at UCL addresses the urgent global issue of unsustainable resource use and its impacts on climate change, ecosystem collapse, and political instability. 

This interdisciplinary sustainability degree covers economics, political science, engineering, natural sciences, business studies, and sociology, offering a comprehensive view of global resource challenges. 

You will acquire in-depth knowledge and practical tools to manage and govern resources from both public policy and business perspectives, while also embracing social and environmental justice.

Employability

Upon graduation, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the key challenges surrounding sustainable resource use, supply and demand drivers, and future strategies for global resource management.

You will be well-versed in various methods, models, and concepts, including the Resource Nexus, material flow analysis, life cycle analysis, footprints, macroeconomics, policy mixes, foresight and scenario techniques and, depending on your chosen optional modules, water-energy-food modelling and behavioural economics.

Additionally, you will develop valuable skills for future employment, such as effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making under uncertainty, intercultural communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and working in business contexts.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Resource Economics & Policy

Policies for Sustainable Resources

Tools for Assessing Sustainable Resource Use

Future Resource Pathways and Visions

UK Energy and Environment Policy and Law

Energy, People and Behaviour

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in an appropriate subject (earth science, economics, political sciences, geography, physical sciences, law, engineering or related subject).

These requirements may be relaxed for students who can demonstrate considerable and relevant aptitude and experience, for example, in business or government.

Please clearly state in your personal statement how your educational or employment background (including any internships or projects) relates to the programme and what you aim to achieve through your studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

39200 GBP / year

≈ 39200 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

21500 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time per year:

UK: £10,750

International: £19,600

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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