MSc Sustainable Environmental Management at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

An ISEP-accredited one-year MSc covering the scientific, economic, ethical and political dimensions of sustainability and environmental management, with fieldwork, a professional placement and links to Marine Institute research groups. Topics range from law and ethics and impact assessment to freshwater environments, climate change, contaminated land and marine regulation.

Department: School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time route available | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Professional Practice in the Environmental Sector, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Knowledge: From Field to Stakeholder, Science, Society and Environmental Governance and the MSc Dissertation, with options such as Climate Change: Science and Policy, Professional Placement Experience and Water Management and Sustainability in Mining.

Career pathways

Graduates work in agencies, consultancies, government and research roles across environmental policy and practice; placements often lead directly to employment with placement providers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline; candidates with experience in a relevant area are also encouraged to apply. International applicants need a suitable English language qualification: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Supporting documents: degree certificates or transcripts, a personal statement of approximately 250-400 words, and proof of sponsorship where applicable. Decisions are normally made within four weeks; references or an interview may be requested.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for UK students. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition. Source

Duration: 1 year

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