MSc Environmental Assessment and Management at University of Liverpool

On this taught programme, you’ll gain an understanding of the environmental implications of development action and of the wider social, political and economic issues surrounding decisions about the environment. Across a series of compulsory and optional modules, you’ll develop advanced environmental planning and management skills – along with the relationships and inherent challenges to overcome to plan for a healthy society.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first semester, compulsory modules with introduce you to the theory and practice of environmental assessment, teach you about the health origins and importance of environmental protection policy, and help you develop a critical understanding of the growing importance of environmental and sustainable development thinking in decision-making processes. Compulsory modules in semester one include Politics of the Environment, Environmental Assessment of Policies, Plans, Programmes and Projects, Human Health in Impact Assessment.

Career pathways

There’s high demand for graduates with a degree in environmental assessment and management, and your prospects should only get better with this master’s. Plus, the program is accredited by the IEMA, which will help enhance your profile and boost your employability.

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