What you will study
Questioning what you thought you knew about sustainability and the environment, we’ll inspire you to take on some of society’s biggest sustainability challenges.
We’ll provide insight into the latest thinking in numerous important areas, covering the essentials you need to analyse the relationship between environmental issues and human society. As part of this approach, you’ll evaluate political, socio-economic, ethical, cultural and regulatory frameworks, and acquire an understanding of the theory and application of sustainable urban development, while developing a sensitive appreciation of the issues surrounding it.
You’re free to choose your own dissertation topic and a series of seminar events will be held to help you refine your ideas and make a start. Most students choose topics related to issues or ideas encountered in the taught modules, or in a professional context, which relates to environment or sustainability. You’ll be allocated a dissertation supervisor to help guide you through the dissertation process.
On this course you will hear from external speakers from industry, government and non-governmental organisations who are active in establishing sustainable development. It also provides a route to the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment graduate membership.
Professional recognition
MSc - Institution of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for graduate membership
Guest lecturers
High-profile guest lecturers assist with the teaching of some modules. We make maximum use of guest lecturers, drawing on the practical skills and experience of important experts from government and industry to complement the theoretical components of the modules offered.
Recent guest speakers have come from leading organisations such as:
- Ardent Consulting Engineers
- Aviva Investors
- Climate Action
- Ikea
- Keller
- Modulaire Group
- Natural England
- NHS Property Services
- Sony Computer Entertainment
- Surrey Wildlife Trust
- United Nations Environment Programme
- WRAP.