Green and Just Transitions
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, United Kingdom
Course overview
As we confront the twin challenges of climate change and social inequality, we are exploring pathways for people, organisations and societies to become more sustainable and equitable. As part of our drive for meaningful, purpose-led impact, our research is addressing the critical issues of sustainability and social and economic inequality. Our research focuses on how economies, organisations and individuals can successfully navigate the shift to low-carbon, circular and equitable systems of operating.
This theme analyses the economic, policy and behavioural dimensions of this transformation, covering topics such as environmental finance, energy justice, participatory policymaking and the role of businesses and governments in achieving net zero. The work also examines how the consequences of environmental change are distributed in a global context, asking how the costs and benefits of the transition can be shared fairly across communities and regions. Our researchers engage with the complexities of organisational accountability and sustainability reporting, exploring how governance, finance and regulation can encourage genuine progress rather than symbolic compliance.
This theme connects economics, accounting, management, engineering and the social sciences. We are working with industry, government and community partners to design inclusive policies, empower greener business models and support a fair transition for everyone. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
REF 2021
Key highlights
- Research on shifts to low-carbon, circular and equitable systems
- Topics include environmental finance, energy justice and participatory policymaking
- Examines organisational accountability, sustainability reporting and governance
- Connects economics, accounting, management, engineering and social sciences
- Works with industry, government and community partners
- 94% of research impact rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni Bursary
10% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 10% of feesAlumni Discount
UK students: £1,500 tuition fee discount for one academic year. International students: £3,000 tuition fee discount for one academic year.
Care Leaver's Scholarship
Excellence Scholarships
UK students: £3,000 off tuition fees; International students: £6,000 off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary
Our International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary offers a £12,000 tuition fee discount (set against the tuition fees of your chosen postgraduate taught programme ONLY).
Up to £12,000London 10th Anniversary Award
£5,000 off tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Loughborough Business School Scholarship
£1,500 (UK students) and £3,000 (international students) off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
MBA Progress with Purpose Scholarship
50% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 50% of feesQatari Ghanim Al-Muftah Excellence Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Sustainability policy adviser
- Climate and energy policy analyst
- ESG and sustainability reporting consultant
- Environmental economist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £23,100
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Loughborough University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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