Normal entry requirements are a minimum 2.2 honours degree or equivalent.
We may accept applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements depending on their suitability. This may be assessed by • an interview and/or piece of written work • relevant experience • qualifications • commitment to study.
International students
International qualifications are suitable if they are equivalent to a UK 2.2 honours degree.
You must also be able to demonstrate your competence in English language. Minimum levels include
• International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) overall band 6.0
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Pass
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score 550 (paper-based) or 213+ (computer-based) or 79 Internet-based
Course descriptionThe future of the global environment is becoming more important. The demand for skilled and experienced professionals in environmental and countryside management is continuing to grow.
This course provides knowledge across all aspects of environmental issues relating to people, places and nature. It develops your management ability and professional expertise and concentrates on
• resolving the wide range of demands placed on rural and urban environments
• ensuring that landscape character and broader conservation interests are given consideration
• enhancing the public and community benefits
We work with public and private organisations to make sure the course meets the needs of employers.
To ensure your learning is interesting and relevant to the workplace, we use various teaching methods including case studies based on real life scenarios, field visits and role playing.
We have been awarded full marks (24/24) by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for our environment subject area. The QAA provides a quality assurance service for higher education institutions in the UK.
Our environment subject area also has a proven research track record, attracting over £400,000 funding each year from research councils and industry.
This funding means we can invest heavily in specialist computing and laboratory facilities, such as our individually designed, environmental and soil laboratories. Our research also means we can feed the latest developments and understanding into our course content.
It is suitable if you
• want to advance your studies and qualifications to postgraduate level
• work for an environmental or countryside organisation and want to develop your career prospects
Associated careers
Typically you can find employment in
• government agencies
• national park authorities and local authority countryside services
• environmental consultancies
• voluntary conservation organisations, such as the RSPB and the County Wildlife Trusts
Many graduates achieve posts in the area of their choice, either before completing their studies or shortly afterwards.
Most part-time students are supported by employers and many find that they progress in their workplace after completing the course.
Course content
Core modules
• environmental perspectives and policy development • professional management skills • environmental impact assessment • a consultancy project
To complete the masters, you also take • applied research methods • dissertation
Options
Four from • environmental management systems • valuing the environment • landscape and wildlife management • social inclusion and cohesion • survey and evaluation (a block week in may) • landscape planning and restoration (includes a field trip) • sustainable rural development • environmental liability for redevelopment of contaminated land • visitor and sustainable tourism management • geographical information systems • geographical information systems and the environment • cultural landscapes and protected area management