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Environmental Sciences at UEA
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Find out moreMSc Environmental Sciences
Key details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
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Environmental science is the interdisciplinary study of atmospheric, oceanic, freshwater and terrestrial environments, coupled with an assessment of the interactions with human society. This MSc programme will give you an understanding of the Earth’s natural processes, the impacts of human activities on the global environment and the strategies required for the sustainable management of natural resources.
If you’re passionate about studying the Earth’s natural processes and human impacts and you want to prepare yourself for a rewarding career in environmental sciences, this course is for you.
This MSc Environmental Sciences helps you develop advanced scientific knowledge alongside essential transferable skills in data analysis, use of tools such as geographic information systems (GIS), and decision-making.
You’ll choose modules from a range of topics covering diverse subject areas (e.g. biodiversity conservation, environmental economics, sustainability, environmental impact, climate change) that are useful for a wide array of career options, both in vocational employment and postgraduate research. Whether you’re an environmental sciences graduate seeking additional training, or you’ve studied a related subject and wish to advance your environmental knowledge and skills, this course is ideal.
You’ll develop skills in the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of diverse datasets and the application of analytical tools such as numerical models and geographic information systems (GIS) to aid complex decision-making. All these transferable skills are invaluable for the job market and will support you to move into a rewarding career in environmental agencies, R&D groups, governmental and non-governmental organisations and consultancy companies.
Accreditations
This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).
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Careers
Career Pathways
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Environment project officer for governmental organisations
- Conservation officer for non-governmental organisations
- Environmental specialist for industry
- Environmental consultant for Consultancy companies
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
Our degrees lead to a range of specialist environmental careers in areas such as sustainable environmental management, biodiversity conservation, renewable energy, carbon reduction, water and catchment management, weather forecasting, geophysics, natural hazard analysis, risk management, and teaching and education.
We’re proud to see that past students are successful at gaining jobs within various sectors including government organisations (e.g. the Environment Agency and County Councils), NGOs (e.g. Green Alliance) and consultancy firms. Some students have also chosen to progress to PhD research.
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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 and business studies. Strong applicants from other backgrounds with experience relevant to Environmental Sciences are also encouraged to apply.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- 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 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Any science or social science subject including geography, plus politics, economics, law and business studies. Strong applicants from other backgrounds with experience relevant to Environmental Sciences 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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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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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
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.