Program Overview
The Economics for Transition at Plymouth University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Economics for Transition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics for Transition programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Core modulesSCH504Economics for Transition DissertationSCH501The Ecological ParadigmSCH503New Economics in PracticeSCH502Emergence of the New EconomyOptional modulesSCH508Economics of HappinessSCH5407EcophilosophySCH5409Economics and DevelopmentSCH5410Ecological DesignSCH5406Leading in the midst of ComplexitySCH5408EcopsychologySCH5412Sustainable EnterpriseSCH5405Contemporary Issues in Holistic ScienceSCH5411Food and Agriculture
- SCH504Economics for Transition Dissertation
- SCH501The Ecological Paradigm
- SCH503New Economics in Practice
- SCH502Emergence of the New Economy
- SCH508Economics of Happiness
- SCH5407Ecophilosophy
- SCH5409Economics and Development
- SCH5410Ecological Design
- SCH5406Leading in the midst of Complexity
- SCH5408Ecopsychology
- SCH5412Sustainable Enterprise
- SCH5405Contemporary Issues in Holistic Science
- SCH5411Food and Agriculture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Plymouth University
Plymouth University
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
