Program Overview

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MSc Environmental Assessment and Management

Overview

Study the relationships between human and natural components of the environment, and develop the capacity to implement measures for analysing and managing environmental impacts of organisations, with our MSc Environmental Assessment and Management postgraduate degree.

Course Details

Attendance

• Full-time
• Part-time

Course Duration

• One year (full-time)
• Three years (part-time)

Next Enrolment

• September 2025

Introduction

Designed to prepare you for career roles leading the formulation, implementation and evaluation of environmental policy initiatives within the environmental sectors, this course will help you to develop the core knowledge and skills needed by environmental management, regulation or consultancy professionals.

Course Accreditations

• Accredited by Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
• Students who successfully complete the course will automatically qualify for GradIEMA professional status
• Graduates can also fast track to PIEMA (Practitioner Status) once they complete a work-based competence assessment

Course Structure

Trimester One

• Postgraduate Scholarship Skills
• Standards and Auditing
• Choose two options from:
  • Environmental Pollution and Remediation
  • Energy Sustainability
  • Resource Security

Trimester Two

• Professional Practice
• Research Design and Delivery
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Risk Regulation

Trimester Three

• Dissertation

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching and learning is delivered using a combination of lectures, tutorials, case studies, field work, site visits and workshops
• We use simulated business projects to help you develop practical, observational and analytical skills
• During your studies, you will have opportunities to discuss and exchange your own professional experiences with your course and invited specialist speakers

Assessment

• Each module is assessed using coursework
• We also use formative assessments that do not count towards the final award, but provide you with opportunities to feedback challenges and monitor your progress

Career Links

• Our course will develop your professional skills through practice-based learning opportunities, such as project work with external clients or a specific business problem for your dissertation
• Recent projects include an analysis of the air quality benefits of trees in urban areas, analysis of energy management measures in schools and the assessment of environmental management options for a national charity

Requirements

Applicant Profile

• The course is recommended for applicants looking to become environmental practitioners (i.e. managers, advisors and regulators) who can confidently apply interdisciplinary methodologies and strategies to assess and manage risks to health and the environment

English Language Requirements

• All of our courses are taught and assessed in English
• If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements
• An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, however we do accept a range of equivalent qualifications

International Applications

• Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates

Tuition Fees

Type of Study	Year	Fees
Full-time home	2025/26	£10,350 per year
Full-time international	2025/26	£17,000 per year
Part-time	2025/26	Calculated on a pro rata basis

Additional Costs

• You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits

International Student Scholarships

• If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships
• Learn more about our latest international scholarships

Enrolment Dates

• September 2025
• January 2026
• September 2026

Student Information

• Terms and conditions
• How to apply
• Related courses

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

• Rising to the challenge of a changing world, our postgraduate courses are designed to shape the next generation of urbanists, scientists, engineers, consultants and industry leaders
• Shaped by industry, and delivered by supportive programme teams, you can develop the skills to take your career potential further

Industry Collaboration and Research

• When you start this degree course with Salford, you are joining a community making a difference in industry, our local region and in our wider society
• Many of our academics and technicians who support your course also lead collaborative, interdisciplinary, high-impact work in a range of local and global environmental issues and challenges

Employment and Stats

• Environmental management is a growing career field
• By equipping you with relevant knowledge and skills, our course can open up excellent employment opportunities in positions working as environmental managers and environmental regulators
• The course can also prepare you for roles environmental consultancy that focus on issues such as contaminated land, planning and environmental impact assessment, environmental management in organisations, and waste, water and energy management

Further Study

• You might also choose to take your subject interest further with postgraduate research
• Our Ecosystems and Environment Research Centre is home to PhD and Research Master’s opportunities exploring a range of topics, from energy and food security to ecosystem services and environmental assessment

Career Links

• Our course will develop your professional skills through practice-based learning opportunities, such as project work with external clients or a specific business problem for your dissertation
• Recent projects include an analysis of the air quality benefits of trees in urban areas, analysis of energy management measures in schools and the assessment of environmental management options for a national charity

A Taste of What You Could Become

• An environmental manager
• A regulator
• A consultant
• And more...