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Environmental Sciences at UEA
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Find out moreMSc Environmental Assessment and Management (Part time)
Key details
- Attendance
- Part Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 2 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
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Times Higher Education REF 2021 AnalysisCourse Overview
Prepare for a career in environmental and sustainability management with this vocational course that focuses on the key skills involved.
You’ll learn from international experts how to properly evaluate the potential impacts of proposed policies, plans or projects, drawing on best practice from around the world. Learn through doing, based on an approach of applying theory in practice on a weekly basis, and through a field course. You’ll investigate case studies to clearly illustrate how environmental assessment works to deliver more sustainable outcomes.
This MSc Environmental Assessment and Management course is ideal for anyone who values the socio-ecological environment and wishes to contribute to sustainable development. You’ll experience the challenges associated with developing and applying practical skills by conducting fieldwork in all weathers, interviewing members of the public, presenting findings in front of your peers, and writing environmental management plans including allocating responsibilities and timings.
You’ll study in the inspiring UEA campus, in the vibrant and historic city of Norwich. You’ll be part of a world-leading university that has been at the forefront of understanding our climate and environment for over half a century.
You’ll develop your research, communication, teamwork, and analytical skills – giving you the necessary skills for a career with environmental consultancies, decision-makers, regulators, statutory consultees, and NGOs, amongst others. As a graduate of this course, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue a PhD in a related field. You’ll also have strong employability potential in many careers including academia, environmental consultancy, industry, policy-making, or government research agencies.
Accreditations
This course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), the professional body for careers in this field. This gives you one year’s free IEMA membership. After your course you can upgrade to associate level. For more details visit IEMA’s website.
The IEMA accreditation will be relevant to all these career paths if your employment is based in the UK. The accreditation is independent of the course provision, so the outcome doesn’t have any implications for any learning outcomes or skills taught.
Careers
Career Pathways
Example of careers that you could enter include:
- Environmental consultancy
- Non-governmental organisation (e.g. RSPB)
- Statutory consultee (e.g. Environment Agency or Natural England)
- Decision maker (e.g. local planning authority in the UK)
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
This course is essentially vocational but can lead to PhD-level study if you wish to advance your academic skills in the subject area. Many of our graduates go into the environmental and/or sustainability management field working with environmental consultancy companies, regulators, developers or NGOs.
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Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2:2.
Degree Subject
Any science or social science subject including geography, plus politics, economics, law, business studies and planning. Strong applicants from other backgrounds with experience relevant to Environmental Assessment and Management are also encouraged to apply.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2:2.
Degree Subject
Any science or social science subject including geography, plus politics, economics, law, business studies and planning. Strong applicants from other backgrounds with experience relevant to Environmental Assessment and Management are also encouraged to apply.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in Listening and Reading with 6.0 in Writing and Speaking)
Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2025/26 are:
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UK Students: £11,775
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International Students: £24,350
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships(opens in a new window); please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.