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Environmental Management at University of Reading - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Gain a solid grounding in the scientific principles behind environmental management issues and participate in field- and laboratory-based research projects with our MSc Environmental Management programme. Choose MSc Environmental Management at the University of Reading

  • Study at the UK’s leading university for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 1st in the People and Planet University League, 2023/24).
  • The University is among the top ten UK universities for Environmental Sciences in world rankings (Reading is 9th out of the UK universities ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024, Environmental Sciences).
  • Ranked 3rd in the UK for research power in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (Times Higher Education, Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest REF 2021).
  • In 2023, the University of Reading was the first ever winner of the Times Higher Education (THE) award for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership.
With this interdisciplinary course, you’ll be taught at both the University of Reading’s Department of Geography and Environmental Science and School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, taking advantage of outstanding teaching environment and modern facilities. Your studies will cater to a range of interests and career destinations, including modules that relate to:
  • contaminated and urban environments
  • the implications of, and solutions to, environmental change
  • issues affecting the management of agricultural and rural environments.
For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/geography-and-environmental-science-pg/msc-environmental-management

Modules

Sample modules may include: Environmental and Waste Management Ecosystem Services & Nature-based Solutions Skills for Independent Learning and Research Field Class Research Project These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/25 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Check our website for more details about the course structure.

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 Entry requirements: Normally an undergraduate honours degree (2:2 or above) in geography, environmental science, environmental studies, ecology, agriculture or a related field. Applicants from social science backgrounds such as economics or law may be considered. If you have no first degree but do have equivalent experience, you may also be considered. Pre-sessional English language programme If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree. Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £12800 Whole course
Republic of Ireland £12800 Whole course
EU £30950 Whole course
England £12800 Whole course
Northern Ireland £12800 Whole course
Scotland £12800 Whole course
Wales £12800 Whole course
International £30950 Whole 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Environmental Management at University of Reading - UCAS