Environmental Management PgDip/MSc

Program Overview

The Environmental Management PgDip/MSc program at Ulster University is a part-time, online postgraduate course designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers in the environmental sector. The program combines environmental management theory with excellence in online learning, emphasizing an evidence-based approach to developing and implementing environmental management strategies. Graduates gain a wide range of skills and knowledge, opening doors for diverse career opportunities in various sectors, including conservation, agriculture, forestry, industry, and countryside planning.

Program Outline

Environmental Management PgDip/MSc at Ulster University 2024/25 entry

Degree Overview

The Environmental Management (PgDip/MSc) program offered at Ulster University is a part-time postgraduate course designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers in the environmental sector. This established program combines environmental management theory with excellence in online learning. The program is tailored for:

• Graduates lacking professional experience:
Gain relevant knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the environmental field.
• Professionals in the environmental sector:
Enhance your knowledge, update your skillset, and advance your career. The program emphasizes an evidence-based approach to developing and implementing environment management strategies. Key objectives include:
• Quantitative assessment of environmental management impacts
• Production of environmental impact statements and advice on implementing environmental management systems
You will interact with fellow students and faculty through email, discussion boards, online chat, and telephone.

Outline

The Environmental Management program consists of a structured curriculum covering various aspects of environmental science and management.

Modules:

The program comprises core modules, which are offered in a rotational basis every other year, depending on your start date.

PgDip program:

• The PgDip program consists of four 30-credit modules:
• EGM804 – Environmental Impact Assessment (available in January 2023, January 2025, January 2027, January 2029)
• EGM802 - Environmental Data Analysis (available in September 2023, September 2025, September 2027, September 2029)
• EGM801 – Biodiversity Management (available in January 2024, January 2026, January 2028, January 2030)
• EGM821 – Pollution Monitoring (available in September 2024, September 2026, September 2028, September 2030)

PgDip to MSc progression:

• Students who successfully complete the PgDip can proceed to the MSc by taking the EGM815 Environmental Management Project module (60 credits).
This module provides an opportunity for students to undertake research on a topic of interest.

Careers

The Environmental Management program equips graduates with a wide range of skills and knowledge, opening doors for diverse career opportunities. Some potential career paths for graduates include:

• Environmental Consultant
• Ecologist
• Wildlife Biologist
• Environmental Scientist
• Environmental Manager
• Sustainability Officer
The program prepares graduates to work in various sectors, including:
• Conservation
• Agriculture
• Forestry
• Industry
• Countryside planning

Other:

• The course duration is two years for the PgDip program (part-time, 60 credits per year) and an additional year for the MSc (60 credits).
• The course is delivered entirely online, offering flexibility and convenience to students.
• Students will gain access to the university's extensive online resources, including electronic journals, books, and databases.
• The program is offered in both September and January start dates.
• Ulster University has an extensive network of alumni in the environmental sector, providing valuable networking opportunities for graduates.

• NI/ROI/GB Cost
• International Cost
• Credit Points
• 5 Credit Points
• 10 Credit Points
• 15 Credit Points
• 20 Credit Points
• 30 Credit Points
• 60 Credit Points
• 120 Credit Points
• 180 Credit Points

Fees

| Credit Points | NI/ROI/GB Cost | International Cost | |---|---|---| | 5 | £194.45 | £474.70 | | 10 | £388.90 | £949.40 | | 15 | £583.35 | £1,424.10 | | 20 | £777.80 | £1,898.80 | | 30 | £1,166.70 | £2,848.20 | | 60 | £2,333.40 | £5,696.40 | | 120 | £4,666.80 | £11,392.80 | | 180 | £7000.20 | £17,089.20 |

Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.