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MSc Environmental Management (Coursework) at University of the Free State

University of the Free State, South Africa

Programme overview

The MSc majoring in Environmental Management (structured, BC470160) is a 180-credit NQF level 9 degree offered by the Centre for Environmental Management at the University of the Free State. It comprises three coursework modules in year one and a 120-credit mini-dissertation in year two.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Department: Centre for Environmental Management  |  Duration: 2 years, full time or part time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1: ENMT 7905 Research Methods, ENMT 7935 Introduction to Sustainability Science and ENMT 7965 Environmental Impact Assessment (20 credits each). Year 2: ENMT 7900 mini-dissertation, completed as a publication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An applicable Bachelor of Science Honours degree. Appropriate experience in the environmental management sector is an advantage, and a concept note (short research proposal) is suggested with the selection form. Selection is competitive by a panel; RPL is available only to candidates recommended by the panel. Closing date 30 September.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

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