MSc Environmental Management at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Equip yourself with applied knowledge and skills to address pressing environmental challenges through this interdisciplinary programme that blends environmental science, policy and management principles. Develop environmental leadership and promote sustainable practices across various sectors. Study at a Queen's Anniversary Prize-winning university ranked 4th in the UK for sustainability, with access to the Cairngorms National Park and internationally unique field sites.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Ecological and Environmental Data Analysis Using R and Environmental Change, Management and Sustainability.

Career pathways

Outstanding Employment Success: Employability rates exceed sector averages with 80-90% of postgraduate students securing exciting opportunities within six months of graduation. Many graduates receive job offers from environmental consultancies, local government organisations such as SEPA and NatureScot, working as conservation officers or engaged in environmental policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements The programme welcomes applications from graduates across diverse academic backgrounds who are passionate about environmental management and sustainability. Candidates should demonstrate genuine interest in environmental issues through relevant experience, whether academic, professional, or personal engagement with environmental challenges. Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. Minimum entry requirement for this programme is a degree in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, or other relevant discipline at 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours level, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth. Candidates with at least a 2:2 or equivalent in other disciplines may be considered if they can demonstrate relevant experience and motivation.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,200 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,250 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £18,250. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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