Sustainability and Environmental Management MSc

Course Overview

Combine theory and practice to tackle urgent environmental and sustainability issues. This course aims to prepare you for leadership roles in environmental policy, resource management, and sustainable development across industries and governmental organisations.

What You'll Study

Develop expertise in environmental governance, regulations, and sustainability frameworks. Learn practical approaches to resource efficiency, pollution control, and ecosystem management. Gain skills in stakeholder engagement, decision-making, and applying innovative solutions for sustainable development challenges.

Modules

• Environmental Management Systems, Auditing and Communication – 30 credits
  • Explore how organisations implement Environmental Management Systems (EMS) like ISO 14001 and the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme to enhance performance, ensure legal compliance, and meet sustainability goals.
• Environmental Governance, Ethics and Policy – 30 credits
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of environmental governance, ethics, and policy.
• Sustainable Resource Management and Life Cycle Thinking – 30 credits
  • Investigate sustainable resource management principles within a circular economy, focusing on life cycle thinking and techniques like life cycle assessment (LCA).
• Spheres of the Environment and Climate Change Adaption – 30 credits
  • This module covers the spheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and anthroposphere) and the complex interactions between them.
• Master’s with Professional Placement
  • If you successfully secure a placement in industry within your first semester, this master’s with professional placement option allows you to extend your 12-month master’s course up to an additional year to complete the placement before starting your final 60-credit module.
• Research Project – 60 credits
  • Develop your research skills by planning, designing, and conducting an independent project in areas like engineering, construction, sustainability, or energy with guidance from an academic supervisor.

How You'll Learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Practical laboratory sessions

Teaching Contact Hours

As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module.

Assessment methods may include:

• Practical coursework
• Assignments
• Presentations

Entry Requirements

• UK: An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a geography, geology, biology, ecology, chemistry, or environmental science discipline.
• International: An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a geography, geology, biology, ecology, chemistry, or environmental science discipline.

English Language Requirements

This course requires IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5

Fees and Funding

• UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man: £11,200
• EU: £11,200 per year with EU Support Bursary
• International: £18,600

Facilities

Activity-led learning is central to our courses. The university has invested significantly in facilities and equipment for practical activities, including industry-standard spaces and equipment in the Alison Gingell Building, the Simulation Centre at the Technology Park, and access to LCA software.

Careers and Opportunities

Successful graduates could seek positions in:

• Environmental consultancies
• Environmental analysis
• National and local government agencies
• Research
• Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
• Sustainability management
• Environment health and safety
• Corporate sustainability consultancy
• LCA analysis

Where Our Graduates Work

Successful graduates of this course have gone on to have an impact with their work for The Environment Agency.

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Overview:

• Founded in 1843 as the Coventry School of Design
• Received university status in 1992
• Over 30,000 students from over 150 countries
• Campuses in Coventry, London, and Scarborough
• Known for its focus on practical, industry-focused education

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Student Life:

• Over 150 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in various disciplines
• Student support services include counseling, mental health support, and disability support
• Campus facilities include a gym, swimming pool, and student union

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Academics:

• Offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of subjects
• Faculty with industry experience and research expertise
• Teaching methodologies include lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning
• Academic support services include writing centers, math labs, and peer mentoring
• Unique academic programs include:
  • Centre for Applied Science and Technology
  • Centre for Business in Society
  • Centre for Intelligent Systems

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Ranked among the top 150 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
• Excellent industry connections and partnerships
• Specialized facilities such as the National Transport Design Centre and the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing
• Notable alumni include:
  • Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine
  • Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and broadcaster
  • Sir Patrick Stewart, actor

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center
• Accommodation services
• Library with over 1 million books and resources
• Technology support
• Career development services