Course summary
All sorts of industries such as offshore wind, mineral extraction and construction depend on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Although many are struggling to find people with the right technical knowledge. The master’s at Oxford Brookes is a gateway to many potential careers consulting, project managing, developing regulations, or championing sustainability. Your future is a top priority for us. We designed the course alongside industry partners to make sure you’re equipped with the skills they’re looking for. You’ll work on projects and submit reports. You’ll collaborate with students on other courses to get a feel for how their disciplines work. And you’ll have opportunities to network, and develop your confidence in reaching out to employers. You also have the option to join us part time through distance learning. You can study alongside work or other commitments, joining our live-streamed classes or catching up on the recordings.
Modules
Effective and Proportionate Environmental Impact Assessment (30 credits) Collaborative Working and Knowledge Co-Creation (30 credits) Environmental and Social Risk Management: New Frontiers of Decision Making (30 credits) The Digital Transformation: Towards Intelligent Impact Assessment (30 credits) Applied Research Methods (10 credits) Dissertation (50 credits) The Dissertation follows on from Applied Research Methods and aims to generate new knowledge and also to develop your capacity to undertake rigorous research, to plan and execute an extended project, and to communicate complex ideas effectively.
Assessment method
You will be assessed solely by coursework. There are no examinations on the programme due to the problem-solving nature of our teaching methods. You will develop and practice different skills based on the range of assessment methods which include:
- report writing
- verbal presentations
- essays
- journal entries
- quizzes
How to apply
International applicants
If your first language is not English you will require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components. OR An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
This course is open to applicants who hold a 2.1 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) in any subject. We will actively consider applications from candidates with lower degrees, who can evidence relevant experience (or an alternative qualification) that demonstrates ability to study at postgraduate level. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £10300 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17150 | Year 1 |
| England | £10300 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10300 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10300 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10300 | Year 1 |
| International | £17150 | Year 1 |
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
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP