Sustainable Development, Economic Growth and Finance
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, United Kingdom
Course overview
We’re examining how financial systems, markets and policy frameworks can drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth across regions and sectors. This theme explores the connections between finance, economic resilience and environmental sustainability, focusing on how fiscal and monetary policy, green finance and responsible investment can support long-term prosperity. Our academics are investigating topics such as climate risk, gender-diverse financial leadership, corporate financial strategy and the measurement of social welfare beyond GDP.
Researchers are analysing how crises, volatility and institutional change shape growth trajectories and policy outcomes, particularly in developing and emerging economies. Collaboration across economics, finance, management and international business ensures that insights extend beyond theory to influence organisational practice and public policy. This research informs the design of financial systems that are more inclusive and responsive to global challenges, from climate change and inequality to digital transformation in finance.
94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021
Key highlights
- Research on green finance, responsible investment and climate risk
- Explore fiscal and monetary policy for long-term sustainable growth
- Topics include gender-diverse financial leadership and corporate financial strategy
- Focus on crises, volatility and growth in emerging economies
- Collaboration across economics, finance, management and international business
- 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 in economics or finance
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Sustainable finance analyst
- Economic policy adviser
- Climate risk analyst
- Development 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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