Environmental Assessment and Management

On this taught programme, you’ll gain an understanding of the environmental implications of development action and of the wider social, political and economic issues surrounding decisions about the environment. Across a series of compulsory and optional modules, you’ll develop advanced environmental planning and management skills – along with the relationships and inherent challenges to overcome to plan for a healthy society. You will learn to fully understand and practice various tools and techniques associated with environmental assessment and management, including data collection, infrastructure planning, and environmental management systems, with a view to providing you with opportunities of working within the field, as well as research, critical analysis and independent thinking. You’ll get to hear from active practitioners through client-led modules featuring guest lecturers and you will develop real-world skills that you will use throughout your career. This MSc is suitable for students from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds i.e. your first degree can be from social, technical or natural sciences and in a subject not related to environmental sciences. This programme offers you the opportunity to seek career options in environmental assessment and management. We also welcome non-traditional qualifications and relevant work experience which are considered on their individual merits. This course is accredited by theInstitute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). IEMA is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to free student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradIEMA. Graduate membership is a launchpad for future leaders within environment and sustainability and offers a range of benefits to support you throughout your career. You can then “Fast track” to Practitioner Membership (PIEMA) following successful completion of th

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

International students: Full-time place, per year - £28,000; Part-time: £14,000

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £14,000; Part-time: £7,000

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £14,000; Part-time: £7,000

International: Full-time place, per year - £28,000; Part-time: £14,000

28 September 2026

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• Liverpool, United Kingdom