Environmental Humanities at University of Plymouth - UCAS

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Course summary

What can the arts, humanities and social sciences do to cultivate deeper understandings of relationships between society, culture and the environment? The MA in Environmental Humanities brings multiple disciplinary perspectives into dialogue with the ecological sciences, conservation and environmental thought. Drawing on wide-ranging and world-leading staff expertise, this interdisciplinary MA will enable you to build key skills in communication, research and critical and creative thinking invaluable for building more environmentally responsible societies of the future. Careers The challenges of building a greener society have risen to the top of political, social and cultural agendas. This MA programme will enable students to gain interdisciplinary knowledge and skills crucial to this growth area. The MA in Environmental Humanities opens up a wide range career opportunities for graduates in areas such as

  • social-environmental research and education
  • ‘green’ cultural and creative industries such as film, TV, art and creative writing and other media
  • environmental journalism and communication
  • eco-tourism
  • private companies with a sustainability agenda
  • conservation and environmental non-governmental organisations
  • local, national and international governmental agencies concerned with conservation, climate change, and sustainable development
To help you build your experience and skills portfolio, the MA also has the capacity to facilitate work-based projects and internships with partner organisations. Course Details In your first semester you take our core module which hones your skills in postgraduate research and familiarizes you with key debates in the Environmental Humanities. You will also choose a further module from our exciting range of optional modules which range across numerous disciplines. In your second semester, you’ll take two further optional modules. Over the summer period you research and write your dissertation on a subject of your choice, with one-to-one supervision and support. This is a chance to work independently on a sustained project that interests and excites you. Optional Modules: Full information about optional modules can be found on the course website. They are drawn from the following fields:
  • Literary and Cultural Studies
  • History
  • Anthropology
  • Education
  • Environmental Social Science
  • Communication Studies
  • Environmental Law
The optional modules on offer will change slightly each year.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

International applicants

The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. You can apply for one of our postgraduate courses directly using our online application form. For details on how to apply, and to access the online application form, please visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/international-students-postgraduate-applications. Once you have applied, your conditional offer letters will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A minimum £2,000 tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

Entry requirements

A good degree in any discipline. Outstanding candidates without a degree but with relevant professional qualifications or experience are also welcome to apply. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5With 5.5 in all elements.

Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.

English Language Requirements

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees * Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
Environmental Humanities at University of Plymouth - UCAS