Course summary
This course is based on a strong interdisciplinary and applied focus and established links to industry, national and local government and agencies and professional accrediting bodies (Institute of Environmental Sciences, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health); it develops the business and advanced technical skills required of environmental consultants; much of the course is undertaken as workplace based learning so it is especially suitable for those in employment.
Modules
Environmental business skills; professional practice in environmental sciences; dissertation; sustainable technologies; environmental assessment; introduction to applied GIS; water management challenges for the 21st century; catchment hydrology; catchment management; water policy and law; sustainable development: principles and practice; spatial analytical methods; waste management and contaminated land; air quality management.
Assessment method
We assess through coursework, project work - including group work and exams. You may also be assessed through viva voce.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Environmental Sciences, Institute of
- The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
- Environmental Management and Assessment, Institute of
Entry requirements
1st degree of 2.2 or above in a Bachelor's science or environmental subject, or substantial relevant experience.
English language requirements
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fee information is to be confirmed. All fees are subject to final approval. Please visit our website for further information.
Provider information
Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY