MSc Environmental Impact Assessment & Management

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 26,800 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MSc Environmental Impact Assessment & Management

About

Study environmental assessment and management at both project and strategic levels, graduating with transferable skills highly sought-after by employers.
Benefit from our strong links with practice and engagement with real-world problems.
Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.

MSc Environmental Impact Assessment and Management will prepare you for professional practice in environmental assessment at both the project level (environmental impact assessment) and the strategic level (strategic environmental assessment).

You will gain a thorough grounding in environmental assessment procedures and practice, and an introduction to the rapidly growing environmental management field.

In addition, you will benefit from `hands-on' sessions designed to simulate the tasks and problems encountered in the workplace, and to teach you valuable skills that are directly applicable to current practice.

We also arrange site visits to give you an insight into real-life practice.

Disciplines

Master of Science (MSc)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.

When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

For the latest information on demonstrating your English proficiency for those whose first language is not English, please see our language requirements .

You are required to provide a valid English language qualification which meets our entry requirements for the Master's course or a pre-sessional course at the time of application.

This programme accepts successful completion of the 6 and 10 Week Pre-sessional English Language course. We accept the following qualifications which must be valid on the start date of the Master's course.

Pre-sessional 6 Week Course Requirement:

IELTS UKVI or Academic: 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 5.5 and no sub-skill below 5.5

TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 20 in Writing, 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18

Pearson PTE Academic or Academic UKVI: 65 Overall with 65 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill of 59 and no other sub-skill below 59.

Pre-sessional 10 Week Course Requirement:

IELTS UKVI or Academic: 5.5 Overall with no sub-skill below 5.5

TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18

Pearson PTE Academic or Academic UKVI: 59 Overall with no sub-skill below 59

Career

Career opportunities

Environmental Management graduates are popular with employers, particularly in consultancy, where the ability to analyse and propose strategies and implement schemes is vital.

After London, Manchester hosts the largest number of environmental and planning consultancies in the UK.

Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in areas including environmental management and consultancy, energy and water, non-governmental organisations, urban planning and design, urban and regional development policy, central and local government, international development and research.

We encourage you to interact with potential employers during the course, particularly when undertaking the dissertation.

We also provide opportunities for students to engage with a range of potential employer organisations, providing targeted networking opportunities.

Top employers of our graduates include:

AECOM;
Arup;
Atkins;
BP;
EDF Energy;
Jacobs.

If you decide not to follow a vocational career, your wide knowledge base and transferable skills in problem-solving, strategic thinking, teamwork, creativity and communication fit what most employers are seeking.

Careers support

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.

At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability and Hear from our professional partners for Environmental Assessment and Management, Planning, Real Estate and Urban Design.

Careers support for international students

The Careers Service provide specialist resources, advice and events for international students to help with career planning and making the most of your time while studying in Manchester.

Global networks

The University of Manchester is proud to have the largest global alumni community of any campus-based university in the UK.

International alumni groups are a great way to keep in touch with fellow Manchester graduates in your country.

It is an opportunity to build professional and social networks.

You can view the alumni networks already operating across the globe, here .

Accrediting organisations

MSc Environmental Impact Assessment and Management is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability.

It is also accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) under their Environmental Surveying Pathway, and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a specialist master's degree. Therefore, full RTPI accreditation can be obtained by students with an undergraduate degree in town planning that is recognised by the RTPI.