MSc Environmental Assessment and Management

Course Overview

Prepare for a career in environmental and sustainability management with this vocational course that focuses on the key skills involved.

You’ll learn from international experts how to properly evaluate the potential impacts of proposed policies, plans or projects, drawing on best practice from around the world. Learn through doing, based on an approach of applying theory in practice on a weekly basis, and through a field course. You’ll investigate case studies to clearly illustrate how environmental assessment works to deliver more sustainable outcomes.

This MSc Environmental Assessment and Management course is ideal for anyone who values the socio-ecological environment and wishes to contribute to sustainable development. You’ll experience the challenges associated with developing and applying practical skills by conducting fieldwork in all weathers, interviewing members of the public, presenting findings in front of your peers, and writing environmental management plans including allocating responsibilities and timings.

You’ll study in the inspiring UEA campus, in the vibrant and historic city of Norwich. You’ll be part of a world-leading university that has been at the forefront of understanding our climate and environment for over half a century.

You’ll develop your research, communication, teamwork, and analytical skills – giving you the necessary skills for a career with environmental consultancies, decision-makers, regulators, statutory consultees, and NGOs, amongst others. As a graduate of this course, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue a PhD in a related field. You’ll also have strong employability potential in many careers including academia, environmental consultancy, industry, policy-making, or government research agencies.

This course is open to

UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in Septrmber each year.

Typical International Entry Requirements

Degree classification

Bachelors degree - 2:2.

Degree Subject

Any science or social science subject including geography, plus politics, economics, law, business studies and planning. Strong applicants from other backgrounds with experience relevant to Environmental Assessment and Management are also encouraged to apply.

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):  

• IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in Listening and Reading with 6.0 in Writing and Speaking)

Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement. 

If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:  

• Pre-sessional English at INTO UEA  

• Academic English at INTO UEA 

Employability

This course is essentially vocational but can lead to PhD-level study if you wish to advance your academic skills in the subject area. Many of our graduates go into the environmental and/or sustainability management field working with environmental consultancy companies, regulators, developers or NGOs.

Example of careers that you could enter include:

• Environmental consultancy
• Non-governmental organisation (e.g. RSPB)
• Statutory consultee (e.g. Environment Agency or Natural England)
• Decision maker (e.g. local planning authority in the UK)

Discover more on our Careers webpages.