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The M.A./M.Econ.Sc.: Economic and Environmental Modelling is an innovative
programme for students interested in contributing to environmental policy and to sustainable long-term management of rural and urban resources. It combines an emphasis on quantitative modelling skills with an equal emphasis on the issues surrounding the development and implementation of policy in the areas of rural development, urban regeneration and environmental resource management.
The programme normally includes an internship in an appropriate
research institute or development agency, which provides a practical forum where you can apply the theory and skills learned on the programme in a real-world environment.
| Aims and objectives |
The programme aims to:
- Develop the analytical modelling skills of graduates for future employment in the private and public sectors, in areas concerned with the environment
- Produce graduates with an interdisciplinary background who have good analytic skills across all major areas of environmental and development economic, yet who are quantitatively highly competent
- Deepen students’ knowledge of interactions between economy, society and environment
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| Why choose this programme? |
If you are interested in economics and would like a career in an environmental consultancy, in implementing urban regeneration policy, in rural development, in local or regional enterprise development, in key government departments, in international environmental or development agencies, in transport or waste management bodies, in energy consultancy, in planning, in land or forest or coastal area-management or in resource management generally, then the Master of Economic Science: Economic and Environmental Modelling is for you.
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internship in a research institute or development agency provides you an opportunity to apply the theory and skills learned on the programme in a practical environment.
The programme is taught by a team of highly-respected teachers and researchers at NUI Galway. Academics in the Department of Economics have many years experience of teaching and research in the area of environmental and resource economics.
Additional teaching on the programme is also carried out by active modellers in the Rural Economy Research Centre in Teagasc, a well-established, active research institute based near Galway. The link between the Department of Economics at NUI Galway and Teagasc brings to the programme the extensive skills and in-depth experience built up over many years in Teagasc, providing an invaluable resource for students that adds both immediacy and relevance to the policy aspects of the programme.
The M.A./Master of Economic Science can also be a stepping stone to a PhD programme - some of our graduates each year are likely to commence PhD studies in universities nationally and internationally.
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| Entry requirements |
Students admitted to the course will normally hold a primary degree with second class honours grade 1 or equivalent, which will have included the study of economics to intermediate level. Students who hold a Higher Diploma in Economics with second class honours, grade 1, or equivalent may also apply. |
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| What do you study? |
Microeconomic Theory
Urban and Rural Resource Governance
Data Management and Survey Techniques
Cost Benefit Analysis and Evaluation
Environmental Economics
Econometrics
Economic Modelling
In addition, you select one option from the following list:
Advanced Econometrics
Local and Rural Development
Public Sector Economics
All of these options may not be available in any particular year. You also complete a three-month internship and a minor dissertation.
Check out the Current Students section of the web site for details on these courses.
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| What is the internship? |
You typically spend up to three months working in an appropriate environment, mainly in a research institute or development agency.
You will be given assistance to find an appropriate internship arrangement, aiming to reflect
your particular research interests and skills.
You are expected to complete a minor dissertation during your internship, on a topic approved by the Programme Board, which is usually linked to the research interests of your supervisor and the work of the placement agency. The internship allows you to develop important career links with regional, national and international organisations and institutions.
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| What are the employment options? |
As a graduate of this programme, you will be able to directly influence the formulation of corporate strategies and shape regulatory policy. You will be well equipped to pursue a career in an environmental consultancy, in implementing urban regeneration policy, in rural development, in local or regional enterprise development, in key government departments, in international environmental or development agencies, in transport or waste management bodies, in energy consultancy, in planning, in land or forest or coastal area-management or in resource management generally.
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| What they say about this programme |
“The ability to develop applied environmental-economic models is a recommended skill for anyone interested in the dynamic interactions between factors such as economic growth, pollution abatement, natural resources and environmental policy. These skills are particularly useful if you want to be involved in the design of environmental policy for local, national or international research organisations, regional councils, multinational companies or private consultancies.” Stephen Hynes
(NUI Galway graduate)
Environmental Economist.
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| How you apply |
Note: Students entering the programme with a B.A. will be awarded a M.A. in Economics on successful completion of the programme.
Apply for the M.A. in Economics: Economic and Environmental Modelling or Master of Economic Science: Economic and Environmental Modelling programmes online via the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) web site, using the PAC code GYC09 by the last Friday in April. See PAC website or NUI Galway Postgraduate Admissions Office for further details.
The Programme Board evaluates each applicant’s academic record to date at the time of application and assesses the applicant’s level of motivation as per the Statement of Intent submitted with the online application. Applicants may also be invited to attend for interview.
Offers to successful applicants are issued in July. To secure a
place on the programme, successful applicants must accept their
offer online (via PAC) by the date stipulated, and pay a non-refundable deposit to NUI Galway. This amount is allowable against the course fee.
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| Fees |
The programme fee for the academic year 2009-2010 for EU students is €6,540 and for non-EU students is €12,500* (subject to change). Increases for 2010-2011 will be in line with inflation in the education sector (*subject to ratification).
Students on the programme will have the opportunity to give tutorials to undergraduate students in economics for which they will be paid a standard rate.
Students from developing countries can apply for funding from the Irish Government Aid Fellowship Programme administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs, 76-78 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Please note:
fees are correct at the time of online publication but are subject to change (E&OE); non-EU fees must be paid in full prior to registration. |
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| Other details |
You complete this programme on a full-time basis over one year. There are twenty-five places available for EU citizens and five places for non-EU citizens.
The programme begins in the first week in September each year.
Examinations are held at the end of each semester, in December and May. Students submit the minor thesis, no more than 10,000 words, before a date in the Summer determined by the Programme Board.
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| Programme Director |
Dr. Thomas van Rensburg |
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| More information |
Dr. Thomas van Rensburg
t: 353 91 493858
e: thomas.vanrensburg@nuigalway.ie
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