MSc Environmental Assessment and Management at University of Brighton

Sustainability is a global priority. There is a need to understand more about the human impact on the environment and the environmental laws and regulations being put in place to help achieve an environmentally sound future for all. Our accredited course equips you with a comprehensive understanding of methods for assessing and managing the environmental impacts of policies, plans, programmes, projects and organisations.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences  |  Department: Geography, Earth and Environment  |  Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course can be studied full-or part-time and consists of taught and research components. To be awarded the MSc you must obtain 180 credits made up of your dissertation at 60 credits, three 20-credit core modules, plus your choice of option modules totalling 60 credits. Working closely with your supervisor, you will plan, research and produce your masters dissertation in an area that reflects your interests. You will also choose option modules allowing you to explore areas you are most interested in. Syllabus Modules include Key Concepts in Environmental Assessment and Management, Masters Research Skills and Dissertation.

Career pathways

Career opportunities in both the public and private sectors include transport planning, waste management, environmental consultancy, resource management and town and country planning. Graduates have gone on to secure employment across the sector in organisations including:

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