Environmental Assessment and Management MSc (PGCert PGDip)
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Overview
As sustainability moves up the agenda and environmental laws and regulations proliferate, there is a growing need to understand and assess human impact on the environment, and the ways in which it can be managed.
Course duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
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Course content
Areas of study
This course provides a comprehensive overview of methods for assessing and managing the environmental impacts of policies, plans, programmes, projects and organisations - and the legal and institutional frameworks in which they operate.
Participants develop a range of communication, teamworking and problem-solving skills, and gain the understanding to apply processes such as environmental impact assessment, environmental management and auditing systems in real-world situations.
Syllabus
Environmental Impact Assessment
Systems for Environmental Management
Environmental Law and Policy
Environmental Assessment in Practice
Ecological Principles
Research Methods and Techniques
Individual research projectOptions from:
Environmental Impact of Buildings
Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Assessment
Hydrology and Hydrogeology
Sustainable Development
Water Resources Management
Water Treatment Technology
Energy Assessment for Buildings
Ecological Field Techniques
Geohazards
Environmental Auditing
Environmental Geology
Air Quality Management
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFor non-native speakers of English:
6.5 overall and 6 in writing.Degree and/or experience:
Honours degree or equivalent in appropriate subject with relevant experience. Other candidates with substantial professional experience in environmental work are also considered. -
Location
Location
Moulsecoomb -
Career opportunities
Career opportunities in both the public and private sectors include transport planning, waste management, environmental consultancy, resource management and town and country planning.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
Environmental Assessment and Management (MSc) (Full time) [P2BH016] UK/EU (Full Time) 4,320 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 8,925 GBP International (Full Time) 12,750 GBP -
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You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.
Entry requirements
For non-native speakers of English:
6.5 overall and 6 in writing.Degree and/or experience:
Honours degree or equivalent in appropriate subject with relevant experience. Other candidates with substantial professional experience in environmental work are also considered.
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