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    MSc Environmental Consultancy
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    MSc Environmental Consultancy

    University of Plymouth

    University of Plymouth

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    United Kingdom, Plymouth

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Plymouth

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 21,000  / year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    MSc Environmental Consultancy

    About

    Key features

    • Embark on an eight week work placement in the environmental sector which will give you an invaluable insight into the environmental business sector and, in many cases, has led to permanent positions being offered by employers. See the organisations we partner with to provide student placements .
    • Benefit from our expertise in areas including species and habitat restoration, evaluation of contaminated water and terrestrial environments, environmental law, geographical information systems, waste management and marine surveys.
    • Carry out your own environmental impact assessment, from data acquisition to production of a full environmental statement.
    • Investigate through fieldwork how environmental issues and constraints have been managed in the South West and further afield.
    • Use the University’s high specification analytical equipment for environmental monitoring and the research vessel, Falcon Spirit, for marine sampling.
    • Undertake a research-based project – you’ll be encouraged to develop a solution to a problem-based research question, working where possible in association with industry and your academic advisor.
    • All modules are assessed 100% by coursework, designed to reflect the outputs of the industry, readying you for what you are likely to be asked to do in your job.
    • Work towards achieving chartered environmentalist status through your masters. The award has also received considerable support and recognition from employers and professional bodies such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
    • A diverse and respectful place in which to work and study is fundamental to everything we do. Find out more about equality, diversity and inclusion in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science .

    Disciplines

    School of Geography

    Earth and Environmental Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    UK/EU
    You will normally be a graduate with a second class (2:2) degree or higher from an environmental, geographical, chemistry, marine, geology or biological subject discipline who is looking for environmental sector training. If you apply with equivalent qualifications and/or relevant environmental management experience, this would also be acceptable.
    Equally, you could be a graduate from related disciplines who have worked within the environmental sector and is looking to gain a specialist qualification. If you apply without recent formal qualifications, you may still be accepted.
    INTERNATIONAL
    If you are an overseas applicant you can check the comparability of your qualifications with the UK equivalent through UK ENIC, who provide an advisory service.
    We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
    If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The level of proficiency that is required can vary with the type of programme for which you are applying. For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualification and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office.
    The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element).

    Career

    Careers with this subject

    We pride ourselves on our proven track record of getting our students into jobs. Our degree is focused on maximising your careers prospects , facilitated via networking opportunities during the taught programme, an 8 week placement, and a dissertation project which you can complete in collaboration with partners including NGOs, consultants, industry and charities.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 21,000 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of Plymouth

    MSc Environmental Consultancy

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