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Our MSc in Environmental Management meets
the needs of future environmental professionals and is
regarded as one of the best vocational MSc courses in the country, attracting
students from all over the world. Allowing you to develop a
vocational network for future success, the unique MSc structure provided at
IBERS offers scope for employment in a wide range of environmental areas. Key skills and training are provided and
industrial and research experiences are integrated into the course, allowing
you to respond to and find solutions for problems, and to exploit opportunities
and meet challenges in environmental management.
Overview
Why
study MSc Environmental Management at Aberystwyth University?
Aberystwyth is located in a high quality outdoor physical environment, situated between the Cambrian and Snowdonia mountain ranges, and offering habitats ranging from coastal to upland. Fieldwork opportunities are enhanced by our location.
We have a long and distinguished history of environmental teaching and research. This MSc programme was established at IBERS in 2005 and holds a significant international profile.
The course is taught by internationally recognised researchers, consultants and professionals operating across a wide range of environmental topics.
Undertake vocational and professional training in environmental management and be introduced to new technological advances and developments.
Opportunity to interact with professionals in the field and to develop a network of contacts that will help you to establish your future career.
This course was designed with employers from industry, environmental agencies and governmental and non-governmental organisations. Students benefit from interaction with these external bodies and develop skills that environmental employers target when recruiting.
Our most recent joint submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) displayed that 78% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, and 97% of our research is internationally recognised.
76% of our joint submission to the most recent Research Excellence Framework was judged as world-leading in terms of research impact.
Our submission in conjunction with Bangor University was the 5th strongest submission in the UK - REF 2014
Modules
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Employability
Careers
Graduates from the course have moved on to
successful careers:
in environmental consultancy
in environmental regulation and monitoring
as Conservation Managers
as researchers in a wide range of research areas
Skills
Throughout this course, you will be
empowered to:
Develop a strong grounding in key environmental management skills
Enhance your scientific communication and team work skills
Enhance your problem solving and data handling skills
Develop study and research skills
Develop and display professionalism that will allow you to excel in any work environment
Learning & Teaching
How
will I learn?
This course is concentrated into one year.
In the first two semesters (September-May), students complete 120 credits of
taught modules, before completing a supervised 60 credit dissertation in the
final semester (June-September).
Much of the delivery of the course is
based on ‘learning by doing’ through engaging with real life problems and
challenges. Modules are delivered through combinations of lectures, workshops,
fieldtrips, practicals, and tutorials, and are taught by academics and
professional practitioners at the forefront of activity in the field.
What
will I learn?
This course provides core environmental
management modules, alongside the possibility to specialise in areas that are
of particular interest to you. Modules cover environmental auditing,
environmental law and environmental impact assessment (EIA), research skills
and approaches, restoration and conservation, and environmental management in
practice.
In the
final semester you will undertake a 60 credit dissertation through which you
can specialise in particular aspects of Environmental Management, often in
collaboration with external organisations.
How
will I be assessed?
Assessment for this course is varied and
includes case studies, reports, group projects, presentations, essays,
journalistic articles, examinations and online assignments.
Successful submission of the dissertation
in the final semester leads to the award of an MSc.
Student Views
After studying an Environmental Science BSc
I studied the MSc Managing the Environment (now renamed Environmental
Management) at Aberystywth University.
Since leaving university I have worked as a Graduate Environmental
Consultant for Stratus Environmental and more recently have been employed as
Ecological Surveyor with the South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA). SWTRA are contracted by the Welsh Government
to look after all major trunk roads and motorways in South Wales. My primary role will be to carry out phase 1
habitat and National Vegetation Classification surveys along these soft areas
mapping the results using GIS. I believe
my studies in Aberystwyth and the modules I took played a major role in me
securing my new job. I am thankful to
Aberystwyth University in helping me obtain what I hope will be a dream
job. Elen
