Climate, Society and Economics
Within the specialisation Climate, Society and Economics you can choose among several courses and two different thesis tracks.
More about the specialisation
Student can learn more about the education and research related to this specialisation by visiting the website of the Environmental Policy Group and the Environmental Economics and Natural Resources Group.
Linked to the thesis track Environmental Policy is the master track Sustainable Development Diplomacy. It is a selective track for which you can apply. Read more about this track.
The following subjects are part of the MSc programme Climate Studies when selection the specialisation Climate, Society and Economics. The courses and thesis have to be selected in consultation and agreement with the study adviser. For more information visit the study handbook or contact the study adviser.
| Subject | Code | Period* | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Climate Change Studies Topics and Approaches | WSG-20306 | 1MO | M1 |
| Internship (24 ECTS; to be selected from the 11 chairs) | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | M2 | |
| Restricted optional: select one out of these two subjects** | |||
| Principles of Climate Change Economics and Policy | ENR-22806 | 1AF | M1 |
| Principles of Earth and Ecosystem Science | SOC-23306 | 1AF | M1 |
| Restricted optional: select one out of these two subjects** | |||
| Design of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies | WSG-60812 | 5AF+6WD | M1 |
| Academic Consultancy Training and Modular Skills Training | YMC-60809, YMC-60300 | 1WD, 2WD, 3WD+4WD, 5WD, 6WD | M1 |
| Subject | Code | Period* | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Climate Governance | ENP-36306 | 5MO | M1 |
| Choose one course or more if your study adviser deems it necessary | |||
| Environmental Policy: Analysis and Evaluation | ENP-34306 | 2MO | M1 |
| Environmental Economics for Environmental Sciences | ENR-21306 | 2MO | M1 |
| Quantitative Research Methodology and Statistics | MAT-22306 | 3WD, 4 WD | M1 |
| Restricted optional: select (at least) two** | |||
| Water Governance: Concepts and Practice | ENP-37306 | 3WD | M1 |
| Sustainable Technology Development | ENP-37803 + ENP-38303 | 4WD | M1 |
| International Environmental Policy | ENP-30306 | 4WD | M1 |
| Theories and Models in Economics | YSS-35306 | 4WD | M1 |
| Cost-Benefit Analysis and Environmental Valuation | AEP-32306 | 6WD | M1 |
| Advanced International Environmental Politics and Diplomacy | ENP-39306 | 6WD | M1 |
| Restricted optional: select one** | |||
| MSc Thesis Environmental Policy | ENP-80436 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | M2 |
| MSc Thesis Environmental Economics and Natural Resources | ENR-80436 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | M2 |
| *MO = morning; AF= afternoon; WD = whole day. | |||
| **The restricted optional subjects have to be selected in consultation with the study adviser. | |||
| This course overview is based on the Wageningen University study handbook. The study handbook is guiding in case of any discrepancy. |
Below you can see how your schedule may look like:
