About the course

This interdisciplinary programme promotes an understanding of key environmental issues within sustainability and environmental management. This degree will give you the knowledge and understanding of current environmental issues at the local, regional and global context and how to critically appraise them.

　　This MSc is ideally suited for students looking to gain a greater understanding of environmental science and environmental management. This degree aims to address environmental issues within the local, regional and global context.

　　Within the programme students will cover courses in environmental pollution, environmental management planning, catchment management and environmental impact assessment. During these courses they will develop key skills in environmental policy, legislation, risk assessment models and writing management plans. The students will gain a wide understanding of landscape science within a context that develops upon empirical details.

　　These skills will make the graduates ideal candidates for positions in environmental consultancies, regulators and NGOs. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 2 (January), 2024	Aberdeen
Term 1 (September), 2024	Aberdeen
Term 1 (September), 2025	Aberdeen

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Aberdeen

A minimum of a UK 2.2 honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, or other relevant subject. We also consider applicants with degrees in other disciplines who are clearly motivated by the programme and have some relevant work experience.

　　Ielts Academic: overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0 , Toefl iBT: overall - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21. A degree certificate showing your qualifications. A full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original and official English translation) , A detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Aberdeen. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking35th / 130

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