Environmental Impact Assessment and Management – (M.A.)

The demand for well-trained practitioners in environmental assessment at both the project level (environmental impact assessment or EIA) and the strategic level (strategic environmental assessment or SEA), and in related environmental management fields continues to grow. To help to meet this demand, the MA programme in Environmental Impact Assessment and Management provides an opportunity for specialist study in this area.

The aim of this programme is to provide a thorough, stimulating and practical post-graduate education in EIA and its related areas. Its specific objectives are to:

* provide an integrated programme of studies to equip students to undertake the planning and management tasks associated with the principal stages of environmental assessment,
* provide an opportunity for students to pursue particular aspects of environmental assessment, or wider environmental management, in greater depth by choice of assignments and by undertaking research on an individually selected dissertation topic.

The programme gives participants a sound basic knowledge of the relevant aspects of the process of EIA, environmental science, and environmental planning before it builds upon this with more specialist teaching. Students therefore gain a thorough grounding in EIA procedures and current practice and an introduction to the rapidly growing environmental management field. The programme trains students in EIA project management skills that involve the co-ordination of the contributions of technical specialists, decision-makers and consultees. Students acquire appropriate analytical and communication skills, and flexibility of approach - thus graduating with expertise highly valued by employers.