MSc Environmental Assessment and Management at University of East Anglia

Prepare for a career in environmental and sustainability management with this vocational course that focuses on the key skills involved. Learn how to deliver sustainable outcomes in a wide range of different contexts. You’ll experience the challenges associated with developing and applying practical skills by conducting fieldwork in all weathers, interviewing members of the public, presenting findings in front of your peers, and writing environmental management plans including allocating responsibilities and timings.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is made up of 180 credits taught between September and the end of the following August, including taught and dissertation modules. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Research Skills, Dissertation.

Career pathways

With a MSc Environmental Assessment and Management degree, you could launch a career in: Environmental consultant: Advising diverse organisations (businesses, governments, NGOs) on environmental regulations, impact assessments (EIA), pollution control, and sustainable practices Environmental manager / officer: Ensuring an organisation's operations align with environmental guidelines, managing environmental management systems (EMS), conducting audits, and reporting performance to regulatory bodies Environmental policy advisor / analyst: Researching and assessing policy proposals, advising governments and NGOs on environmental matters, and contributing to the development of national or international frameworks for action Sustainability consultant / manager: Developing and implementing sustainability strategies, setting targets for environmental performance, and integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR) into business operations Nature conservation officer / ecologist: Focusing on the preservation of natural habitats and wildlife, potentially working for statutory agencies or charitable trusts

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