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Environmental Management – (M.Sc.)
University of Hertfordshire
School of Life Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,820 - ≈ € 12,030 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Hatfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Environmental Management is of increasing importance to all types of organisations in the UK and throughout the world. There is a growing need for qualified and trained environmental managers.
This MSc Environmental Management course gives you the opportunity to take a broad approach to studying environmental management. Whether you are a graduate looking for a career in environmental management or a professional who already has experience in environmental management the course advances your knowledge and skills so that you can develop your career in implementing environmentally sustainable solutions in business and organisations around the world.
With the Msc Environmental Management course you get a firm grounding in the essentials of environmental management including environmental auditing, the choice, design and use of a range of environmental tools and methods including EIA, ERA, Lifecycle Assessment and knowledge of environmental policy and legislation.Studying on this accredited Environmental Management Masters degree is the first step to becoming a Chartered Environmentalist.
Three modules are accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), and give you the opportunity to apply for Associate Membership when you complete the course successfully.
In addition, when you successfully complete all taught modules you become eligible to apply for Graduate membership of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management.
The structure of the MSc Environmental Management degrees is based on six core modules and a choice of three taught modules from specialists ones. To obtain a Masters degree you need to carry out a supervised research project comprising of another taught module, research methods and a 10,000–15,000 word research project. The project can be based on an environmental management issue that interests you or is relevant to your organisation. If you do not want to carry out a research project you may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma.
Contents
Core modules
* Environmental Management Research Project
* Environmental Management Tools and Methods
* Environmental Policy and Governance
* Foundation in Environmental Auditing
* Management Skills for Environmental Management
* Research Methods
* Sustainability and Environmental Systems
Optional modules
* Conservation Management and Practice
* Corporate Social Responsibility
* Ecology Systems and Principles
* Environment Management Systems Implementation
* Travel Planning and Energy Management
* Water Pollution Control
* Water Resources
Teaching methods
The programme approach integrates blended learning, combining face-to-face teaching and tutorials with online learning materials, easy contact with tutors and online submission of assignments.
All modules are delivered as intensive two or three day short courses that run primarily on Fridays and Saturdays.
Full-time students attend tutorials in the weeks following a short course, receiving face-to-face support.
Part-time students attend courses at the University for only six working days a year. These students complete their assignments through making use of our outstanding virtual learning environment Studynet and keeping in remote contact with tutors.
Assessment is primarily by assignments, often directly related to environmental management in the workplace or field. These can include reports, essays, seminars and online tests.
You have access to excellent University facilities including a field station, laboratories and state of the art Learning Resource Centres.
Each module can be studied individually as a stand-alone course, please enquire for further details.
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Requirements
A second class degree in any subject. Applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered individually by the programme tutor. Accredited Prior Learning (APL) is available for those who already have associate membership of IEMA.
If English is not your first language, you will need a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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