Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 9,860 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** home full-time: £9,860 | international full-time: £15,800
Key Summary
Introduction
Why choose this course?
The MSc in Environmental Management (Energy) examines current ideas in energy production, conservation, economic value and the essential "energy trilemma". Once you graduate, you will qualify for graduate IEMA professional status. You may also fast-track to PIEMA (practitioner status) with the completion of a work-based competence assessment. This can be a launch pad for future leadership roles.
The final master's award title will be reflected by your chosen pathway:
- Environmental Management (Energy) MSc – this pathway is timely, nationally and internationally relevant, given the world's energy needs, as well as the surrounding political debates regarding fossil fuels and increasingly, renewables, which form such an essential component of the world's existence.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- These courses meet the need for environmental professionals who understand the challenges of sustainable environmental management.
- Kingston has established active links with European and American universities, ensuring the courses are globally relevant.
- These courses offer practical fieldwork experience.*
Please note: fieldwork will incur an additional cost. Details can be found in relevant module guides or from the course director.
* Students may be required to cover additional costs, such as travel.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). IEMA is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to FREE student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion, you qualify for GradIEMA. Graduate membership is a launchpad for future leaders within environment and sustainability and offers a range of benefits to support you throughout your career. You can then "fast track" to Practitioner Membership.
Admissions
Curriculum
What you will study
You will study the theoretical, practical and legal frameworks promoting sustainable environmental management and other drivers for sustainable behaviour at individual, institutional and governmental scales. You will learn how to innovate, respond to new and emerging challenges and work effectively in changing and unfamiliar situations.
The programme is made up of four modules, each worth 30 credits, and a research project module worth 60 credits. You will be able to choose from modules which explore aspects of sustainable environmental management, such as water, energy and land resources management and climate change.
For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module the first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.
Environmental Management (Energy) MSc
Core modules
- Environmental Management
- Green Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Water, Energy and Land Resources Management
- Research Methods and Techniques
- Research Project
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Where this course will take you
Graduates are expected to find extensive career opportunities with NGOs, governmental organisations, businesses, industry and education or as independent consultants and advisers. Recent graduates are employed at local councils as environmental sustainability officers or waste management officers.
Careers and recruitment advice
The Faculty has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.
The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from the industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting.