MSc/PgDip/PgCert Environmental Management
Attendance
Full-time, Part-time
Full-time – typically 12–18 months, two days a week on campus
Part-time – typically two to three years, one day a week on campus
We deliver some modules by distance learning or as short courses over several days.
Starts September
At a glance
About this course
The future of the global environment is becoming more important. The demand for skilled and experienced professionals in environmental and countryside management is continuing to grow.
This course is suitable if you
• want to advance your studies and qualifications to postgraduate level
• work for an environmental or countryside organisation and want to develop your career prospects
• are passionate about the environment and considering a career change to work in environmental management
We work with public and private organisations to make sure the course meets the needs of employers.
The course provides knowledge across all aspects of environmental issues relating to people, places and nature. It develops your management ability and professional expertise and concentrates on
• resolving the wide range of demands placed on rural and urban environments
• ensuring that landscape character and broader conservation interests are given consideration
• enhancing the public and community benefits
To ensure your learning is interesting and relevant to the workplace, we use various teaching methods including case studies based on real life scenarios, field visits and role playing.
We have been awarded full marks (24/24) by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for our environment subject area. The QAA provides a quality assurance service for higher education institutions in the UK.
Our environment subject area also has a proven track record in research.
We also offer most modules on this course as standalone short courses.
Associated careers
Typically you can find employment in
• government agencies
• national park authorities and local authority countryside services
• environmental consultancies
• voluntary conservation organisations, such as the RSPB and the County Wildlife Trusts
Many graduates achieve posts in the area of their choice, either before completing their studies or shortly afterwards.
Most part-time students are supported by employers and many find that they progress in their workplace after completing the course.
Course content
Core modules
Environmental perspectives and policy development
This module explores the history of environmentalism and sustainability, and of environmental values and issues.
Professional management skills
You explore the pressures for change in various organisations, including the modernising agenda and increasing commercial pressures. You also develop the skills for working with others, such as team building and project management.
Environmental impact assessment
You examine environmental impact assessment (EIA) as an internationally recognised means of controlling development and minimising environmental harm.
Consultancy project
You carry out a project for a client, who could be your employer or an organisation in a relevant field of professional activity. This enables you to network and gain work experience in a relevant field, and to develop professional skills to strengthen employability.
To complete the masters, you also take • applied research methods • dissertation.
Options
Four from • environmental management systems • valuing the environment • landscape and wildlife management • social inclusion and cohesion • ecological survey and evaluation (a block week in may) • landscape planning and restoration (includes a field trip) • sustainable rural development • environmental liability for redevelopment of contaminated land • visitor and sustainable tourism management • geographical information systems • geographical information systems and the environment • cultural landscapes and protected area management
Assessment
• briefing papers • oral presentations • project work • reports • group work and group presentations • proposals • reflections • essays.
Entry requirements
Normal entry requirements are a minimum 2.2 honours degree or equivalent.
We may accept applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements depending on their suitability. This may be assessed by • an interview and/or piece of written work • relevant experience • qualifications • commitment to study.
International students
International qualifications are suitable if they are equivalent to a UK 2.2 honours degree.
If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Please contact us for more information.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Full-time – typically £5,355
Part-time – typically £1,785 a stage for PgCert, PgDip and MSc stages
Plus an optional field trip fee of approximately £400.
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,980 for the course, plus an optional field trip fee of approximately £400.
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 for the course, plus an optional field trip fee of approximately £400.
How to apply
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form