MSc Environmental Sciences at University of East Anglia

Explore the complexity of environmental systems through an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on expertise from researchers across environmental sciences. You'll develop practical, career-ready skills by working with real environmental datasets and applying analytical approaches to real-world challenges. With a flexible choice of modules, you can tailor your studies to your interests while keeping your future career options open.

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

What you will study

The MSc Environmental Sciences is a one-year, full-time course combining advanced taught study with an independent research project. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Research Skills, Dissertation.

Career pathways

With an MSc Environmental Sciences degree, you could launch a career in: Environmental consultant: Deliver assessments, monitoring plans and evidence for development, infrastructure and compliance decisions Sustainability and ESG analyst: Evaluate environmental risks, metrics and reporting for organisations, investors and supply chains Environmental data/GIS analyst: Analyse spatial and time-series datasets to support planning, modelling and targeted interventions Conservation and land management officer: Plan and evaluate actions for habitats, biodiversity, protected areas and nature recovery Water, catchment or coastal specialist: Support flood risk, water resources, water quality and coastal management programmes

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