Environmental Management

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.

MSc

Months of entry

September, February

Course content

About the course

Environmental change affects everyone on the planet and sustainably managing a changing natural environment is one of the 21st Century's most pressing challenges. This course will develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to begin to meet these challenges in your chosen career. You will learn about the changes happening to the environment at different spatial scales and will develop your understanding of the concepts used to manage environmental change, from site-based project management to sustainable development. You will also learn about the legal and economic context of the environment, exploring how the environment can be integrated into a range of policy sectors.

Each of the topics you cover will draw upon the latest scientific literature and teaching from leading academic researchers.

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Key features

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• Study how the integration of environmental science, biotechnological methods and project management can help with the sustainable management of environmental, biodiversity and ecosystem services
• Explore the principles and methodologies of environmental biotechnology, and gain the ability to critically evaluate and identify technologies applicable for the sustainable management of global environmental change
• Develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the biological, ecological and socio-economic drivers of global environmental change, and how these are inter-related
• Gain the ability to evaluate methods of managing environmental change at local and global levels, including legislative, voluntary and economic management
• Benefit from the opportunity to choose a career with environmental consultancies, biotechnological research organisations, and national and international government agencies and non-governmental bodies.

In a rapidly changing world, there has never been a greater need for people to sustainably manage the environment. Whether you are a recent graduate seeking career opportunities in the environmental sector, or a more experienced professional looking to develop your range of competencies, MSc Environmental Management provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary for success.

Developing and demonstrating a wide range of abilities in both taught and project work, our graduates go on to a diverse range of careers in government, NGOs, business and industry, as well as further study leading to PhD. At the University of Bedfordshire, you will develop practical skills in our well-equipped new laboratories and be taught by staff with expertise in ecology, biotechnology, management and environmental microbiology, enabling specialist tuition and supervision of your practical work.

Career opportunities

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Lecturing staff are actively engaged in scientific research, so our teaching and the course are directly informed by our research knowledge and activities.

Many of the skills you will develop are applicable to professions away from the subject itself. The ability to research complex information, analyse data and write professional reports are highly valued and our students are encouraged to think about potential careers in a wide variety of sectors.

Key aspects of the course that emphasise employability of our graduates include:

• Training in key techniques relevant to employment within the environmental sector, including awareness of relevant health and safety, legal and ethical considerations. Training and practice in the scientific method that underpins all scientific research (developing novel hypotheses, testing these by experiment, accurately interpreting data and understanding error, and drawing valid conclusions).
• Practice in professional standards of reporting, including laboratory reports using the standards of professional research publications, preparation of scientific conference posters, and written and oral presentations. You will also develop your writing in a professional consultancy style, providing you with the opportunity to learn the subtle differences required when writing for different professional audiences.
• Maintenance of laboratory or field diaries and research diaries following standard practice within the sector.
• Guest lectures from external speakers from academic and industry.

Areas of study may include:

• Environmental Project Management
• Environmental Management and Sustainability
• Global Environmental Change
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Environmental Research Project

Information for international students

Applications will be assessed using UKBA and University of Bedfordshire policy. Check English language requirements at: www.beds.ac.uk/english-language

Fees and funding

For details on the financial support on offer at the University of Bedfordshire please visit our website: www.beds.ac.uk/pgfunding

Qualification and course duration

MSc