Dr. Chad Staddon

Professor

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Biography

Professor Chad Staddon is a prominent figure in Resource Economics and Policy at UWE Bristol. His academic journey began in Canada, where he was raised in the Canadian prairies and later moved to Vancouver, BC. He earned undergraduate and master's degrees from Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia, respectively. He received his PhD in Economic Geography from the University of Kentucky in 1996, writing a thesis on the political ecology of water management in post-communist Bulgaria. His research primarily focuses on sustainable resource management at the community level, particularly in the context of water security and economics. Professor Staddon has authored over 100 publications, emphasizing the significance of human-environment relations and critical political ecology. His current research involves sustainable water systems in countries like Uganda, Peru, and India, and he collaborates with UK water companies to advance sustainable water usage for both domestic and non-domestic consumers.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of the West of England, Bristol • Bristol, UK

Teaching and researching Resource Economics and Policy.

Requirements for University of the West of England, Bristol

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:51
Reading
Required:51
Writing
Required:51
Speaking
Required:51
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Honours degree in a relevant field Personal statement Reference
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • One or Two Academic References
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate entry for departments within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment including Engineering, Architecture, and Geography Environmental Management.