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Environmental Science (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) at University of Glasgow - UCAS

University of Glasgow

Degree level: Postgraduate

Environmental Science (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) (Taught)

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

The MSc in Environmental Science draws on expertise in the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability at the University of Glasgow. They represent a leading centre of expertise in environmental teaching and research. They work on issues dealing with the natural and urban environment including policies and practices for environmental management. WHY THIS PROGRAMME The MSc in Environmental Science aims to produce graduates who:

  • Have a strong understanding of the environment and how it changes
  • Have an awareness of economic and policy issues affecting the environment
  • Are able to apply practical and technical solutions to assist in the management of the environment, environmental risk and environmental change.
You will develop a firm understanding of the environment – and how human and physical processes affect it. You will be introduced to policies and practices for environmental science, as they are applied in a range of environments and at different scales. You will develop skills in processing and presenting environmental information to inform and enhance environmental management. You will gain an enhanced appreciation of the importance of research and reflection as a route to successful environmental management. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The programme is taken over 2 years of full-time study and is divided into 4 main components: Part 1: Compulsory courses taught by University of Glasgow
  • Principles of Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Science (20 credits)
  • Environmental Remote Sensing (20 credits)
  • Understanding Environmental Changes (20 credits)
  • Environmental Policy (20 credits)
Part 2: Compulsory courses taught by Nankai University
  • Applied Mathematics (20 credits)
  • Environmental Economics (15 credits)
  • Environmental Management
Part 3: Optional courses taught by Nankai University At least 2 from:
  • Environmental Planning and Strategic Environmental Assessment (15 credits)
  • Cleaner Production (15 credits)
  • Municipal Ecology (15 credits)
  • Environmental Risk Assessment (15 credits)
  • Advancement in Environmental Impact Assessment Techniques (15 credits)
Part 4: Compulsory Research Experience and Skills
  • Social Science Research Methods
  • Dissertation or Major Project on an approved topic in Environmental Science

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

IELTS(Academic): Overall score of 6.5, with no sub-test less than 6.0 in each band. TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90, Sub-tests no less than: Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 19, Writing 23.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Environmental Science (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) at University of Glasgow - UCAS