Program Overview

Environmental Science for Sustainability MSc

Key Information

Delivery mode: In person Study mode: Full time, Part time Duration: Full-time: one year; part-time: two years Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK 180-190/ECTS 90 Application status: Open Start date: September 2025

Programme Description

This Environmental Science for Sustainability MSc is a skills-focused programme that provides advanced level training in environmental science to tackle the sustainability challenges faced by private and public sector organisations and society in general. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the data, science and practice underlying a broad range of environmental issues and the process of scientific research and management for sustainability. Your practical skills will be developed through teaching in the analytical laboratory, computer laboratory and through fieldwork.

Entry Requirements

UK Applicants

• Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
• Programme-Specific Requirements: 2:1 degree with preference given to geography, natural sciences (such as environmental science, physics, chemistry and biology) and engineering subjects.

International Applicants

• Equivalent International qualifications: Select a country to view equivalent qualifications
• English language requirements: English language band B

Teaching and Structure

Teaching Methods

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Lab Practicals
• Computer Practicals
• Self-Study

Module Structure

• Required modules:
  • Dissertation (60 Credits)
  • Environmental Field and Lab Techniques for Sustainability (15 credits)
  • Environmental Science for Sustainability (15 credits)
  • Environmental Data Analysis (15 credits)
  • Research Design and Project Management (15 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Earth Observation and Remote Sensing for Sustainability (15 Credits)
  • GIS and Spatial Data Science (15 Credits)
  • Modelling Environmental Change (15 credits)
  • Risk Analysis: Science and Applications (15 credits)

Assessment

• Coursework
• Written Examinations
• Practical Examinations
• Essays
• Oral Presentations
• Lab Work
• Dissertation

Careers and Employability

Graduates from the Environmental Science for Sustainability programme are well suited to secured careers in local government, the private sector, national and international environmental and development NGOs, as well as in public or private research institutions. Skills developed could be applied to careers in environmental management, in regulatory, compliance or consulting settings.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• UK: Full time: £14,500 per year (2025/26), Part time: £7,250 per year (2025/26)
• International: Full time: £31,600 per year (2025/26), Part time: £15,800 per year (2025/26)

Deposit

• Home deposit: £500
• International deposit: £2000

Additional Costs

• Room and board for the intensive in-person field trip period (est. £300-500)
• Transport associated with the intensive in-person field trips (est. £50-150)
• Books if you choose to buy your own copies
• Suitable clothing (e.g. waterproofs, walking boots) for optional course related events and competitions
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery
• Travel costs around London and between campuses
• Graduation costs
• Costs may be incurred for your dissertation work if fieldwork and/or laboratory materials are needed for the chosen study topic, but such work is not mandatory and would not impact academic success if an alternative approach to dissertation research is taken.