MSc Environmental Science (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) at University of Glasgow

Two-year joint MSc with Nankai University building understanding of the environment and how it changes, economic and policy issues affecting it, and practical and technical solutions for environmental management, risk and change.

Department: School of Social & Environmental Sustainability (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School)  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Intake: Autumn semester (6 September 2026 start in session dates)  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Glasgow-taught compulsory courses: Principles of GIS for Environmental Science, Environmental Remote Sensing, Understanding Environmental Changes, Environmental Policy (20 credits each); Nankai-taught compulsory courses: Applied Mathematics, Environmental Economics, Environmental Management; at least two Nankai optional courses (e.g. Cleaner Production, Municipal Ecology, Environmental Risk Assessment); Social Science Research Methods; and a dissertation or major project.

Career pathways

International organisations, government ministries, academia and research institutions, NGOs, and PhD study.

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