Program Overview

MSc Environmental Governance

Overview

The MSc Environmental Governance program is designed to critically consider the whole spectrum of approaches to regulating human use of the non-human world. Students will learn from real-world practitioners and liaise with external organisations on live policy problems. The program explores the connections between environmental governance and policies, and the production, distribution, and consumption of resources.

Entry Requirements

• We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent.
• When assessing your academic record, we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Full entry requirements can be found on the university's website.

Course Details

• Degree awarded: Master of Science (MSc)
• Duration: 1 year
• Course options:
  • Full-time: Yes
  • Part-time: Yes
  • Full-time distance learning: No
  • Part-time distance learning: No

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MSc (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £14,500
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £30,000
  • MSc (part-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £7,250
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,000

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students.
• For more information, visit our Funding opportunities page or explore the University's postgraduate funding database.
• Manchester Alumni Loyalty Discount is available to the graduates of The University of Manchester progressing to a postgraduate taught Master's course.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity.
• At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.
• Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired, and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.
• To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address.
• Goal 1: No poverty
  • End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Careers

• The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in environmental governance and related fields.

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• More information can be found at the OfS website.

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