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Environmental Assessment and Management MSc

University of Liverpool

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    12 Months

Course summary

On this taught programme, you’ll gain an understanding of the environmental implications of development action and of the wider social, political and economic issues surrounding decisions about the environment.IntroductionAcross a series of compulsory and optional modules, you’ll develop advanced environmental planning and management skills – along with the relationships and inherent challenges to overcome to plan for a healthy society.You will learn to fully understand and practice various tools and techniques associated with environmental assessment and management, including data collection, infrastructure planning, and environmental management systems, with a view to providing you with opportunities of working within the field, as well as research, critical analysis and independent thinking.You’ll get to hear from active practitioners through client-led modules featuring guest lecturers and you will develop real-world skills that you will use throughout your career.Who is this course for?This MSc is suitable for students from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds i.e. your first degree can be from social, technical or natural sciences and in a subject not related to environmental sciences. This programme offers you the opportunity to seek career options in environmental assessment and management.We also welcome non-traditional qualifications and relevant work experience which are considered on their individual merits.What you'll learnHow to evaluate challenges facing modern society in terms of the need to plan for a healthy environment and to manage it accordinglyHow to evaluate the interrelationships between economic and social development and impacts on the environment at a variety of scales, and how to produce effective and implementable solutions to policy and planning dilemmasA range of analytical skills and techniques designed to develop appropriate and implementable solutions to a range of complex environment related problemsKnowledge, skills and understanding to the achievement of environmentally friendly and feasible solutions to real-life problemsAssess the need to adopt strong professional values and ethics, recognising the diversity of interests in public and private decision making

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 2,333month

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University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    28th out of 72

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    139 66%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    30th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    39th

    15

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