MSc Green Infrastructure at University of Manchester

Study the first course of its kind to bring together the theory, practice and evaluation of green infrastructure. Develop the skills to shape healthier, greener and more resilient places through sustainable infrastructure and nature-based solutions. Study at a top 10 global Geography department (4th worldwide, Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, 2025; 9th worldwide, QS 2026).

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Environment, Education and Development  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. Compulsory units include Dissertation Support, Green Infrastructure: Principles, Policies and Practice 2 - Field class, Green Infrastructure: Performance, Evaluation and Monitoring, MSc Green Infrastructure Dissertation, Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Cities, Green Infrastructure: Principles, Policies and Practice 1.

Career pathways

You will develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills that lead to a wide range of careers, including: Green infrastructure design, planning and management Nature-based solutions Environmental consultancy Urban sustainability Local and regional government Landscape and environmental planning Climate adaptation and resilience Community engagement and environmental projects Research and doctoral study The interdisciplinary nature of the...

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