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Study an MSc with the founders of ecological economics - scholarships available
The Prosperity, People and Planet MSc takes an ecological economics and whole systems perspective, and is for anyone interested in the world, how it works, and how we can make it a better place for everyone to live in.
We recognise that the economy is embedded in society and the rest of nature, that our complex interconnected systems can only be understood and managed from this perspective, and that problems cannot be solved in isolation from society or from the rest of nature. In our teaching, we use modern theory and methods, and an engaged, interactive teaching style to co-create solutions to the range of problems facing humanity today, from climate change to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Embark on a transformative journey with Professor Robert Costanza as we delive into real-world challenges and disruptive thinking that will empower you to achieve your career goals.
Learn more about: Open Days | Why Prosperity, People and Planet MSc | Scholarships | Careers and alumni experiences
Open Days
Speak to our course teams, students and alumni about studying at the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity by joining our in-person and virtual open days.
Why study Prosperity, People and Planet MSc at UCL?
As a student on the Prosperity, People and Planet MSc you will:
- Learn about an entirely new take on ecological economics courses. We get to the heart of the biggest global challenges of our age, including climate change, environmental degradation, growth in inequality, uncertainty in the economy, and worldwide decreases in wellbeing and prosperity. In response, we propose solutions which we believe must come from interdisciplinary, whole systems theory and practice.
- Gain first-hand access to the expertise of one of the founders of ecological economics, Professor Robert Costanza, and the Institute’s transdisciplinary thinkers and practitioners
- Develop the core knowledge and skills needed to understand and address global problems holistically
- Engage in real-world scenarios and challenges, and utilise your critical thinking to propose practical and innovative solutions.
- Tailor your studies to meet your own interests with the flexibility to tailor your studies to meet your own interests. We offer you a range of optional modules focusing on some of the most pressing and complex problems the world is facing today, including finance, economics, Chinese studies, urban development, social theory, environmental science, sustainability, sociology, and more.
Scholarships
IGP Equity Fund
At the Institute for Global Prosperity, we educate the problem solvers of the future. Our degrees equip ambitious, entrepreneurial students with new approaches to prosperity, helping them to become future transition leaders. We are now offering two partial scholarships to enable UK students from under-represented backgrounds to pursue their Masters studies at the Institute.
Dealine: 11.59pm (BST), 30 June 2024.
UCL East London Scholarship
The UCL East London Scholarship works to support the ambitions of east Londoners by funding the fees and living costs of eligible Master's programmes at UCL. Applicants to both the Prosperity, People and Planet MSc and Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship MSc are eligible for this scholarship.
Deadline: 5pm BST, Thursday 20 June 2024
The Bartlett Promise UK Master's Scholarship
This scholarship aims to enable UK students from backgrounds underrepresented in the UCL Institute for Global Proserity's faculty, The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, to pursue master's studies.
Scholarship application window: 1 March to 31 May 2024 | Please note: to be eligible for The Bartlett Promise Master’s Scholarship, candidates must have an offer of admission to a Bartlett master’s course.
Find out more about The Bartlett Promise UK Master's Scholarship ►
Careers
After graduating, our Prosperity, People and Planet MSc students can go on to work in the public sector, government, private sector, NGOs, education, and a multitude of other industries and sectors.
Studying with us means you will have the opportunity to join the Institute for Global Prosperity community. We have a global network of alumni, partners and collaborators all making positive change in the world, particularly in major roles in government, business and the third sector. Throughout the academic year, we host careers and alumni events, allowing current students to engage with alumni and to build on this growing network of changemakers.
After graduating from this cuttin-edge new degree, we expect our students to take up a broad range of roles including as ecological consultants, policy officers and social research officers. We also envisage our students going into careers in research and PhD study.