Postgraduate
MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Environmental Management
Key
Points
Is this programme
for me?
This programme
takes a multidisciplinary approach to current issues of global
environmental concern. It is relevant to those who are concerned
with the management of resources and the making and implementation
of policies that have an environmental impact at local, national
and international levels.
Programme aims
The programme leads
to the following learning outcomes for students:
-
a sound understanding of the principal
environmental policy issues confronting managers in diverse
geographical and culture situations
-
an awareness of the ethical and moral issues
involved in seeking the wise and sustainable use of resources
-
a range of relevant practical skills,
particularly in the fields of impact assessment, audit and law.
Programme
summary
|
|
You study
|
Study period
|
Cost (2010)
|
|
MSc |
10
modules |
2-5
years |
£9,050 |
|
Diploma |
8
modules |
2-5
years |
£7,095 |
|
Certificate |
4
modules |
1-5
years |
£3,710 |
|
Short courses
|
Single modules are ideal if you're keen to update
your professional knowledge, enhance your career or
sample the programme. Short course students who
subsequently register for either the MSc or
Postgraduate Diploma will be credited with any
modules completed successfully. In 2009, the fee per
module is £925. |
Career progression
Graduates of this programme will typically find work or will
already be working in:
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government ministries and related agencies,
performing environmental planning and/or policy analysis work
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companies and consultancies, providing an
environmental analysis of work being undertaken
-
research and educational institutions involved
in environmental management and sustainable development
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NGOs concerned with development and the
environment
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trusts and organisations carrying out
conservation and educational field work.
Comprehensive study materials and support
For
each module the University will send you detailed study guides,
textbooks and supplementary study materials which may include
audio and/or videotapes and computer software. Tutorial support is
via an online learning environment and tutor-marked assignments.
Increasing numbers of students participate in electronic seminars
and other networked activities. This allows for a range of
contacts and peer-learning possibilities that will help to enrich
the distance learning experience.
Your
time commitment
The study time required for each module
is, on average, 7-8 hours per week over a period of
30-31 weeks (plus 4-5 weeks for revision).
| Summary of
key dates |
| Application deadline |
30 November |
| Registration
deadline |
31 December
|
| Programme starts |
February |
| Examinations take
place |
October |
