
About this program
Corporate Environmental Management MSc
Our MSc is run by the Centre for Environment and Sustainability (CES), a leading hub for environmental and sustainability-related research and postgraduate teaching. CES is an interdisciplinary research and teaching centre, seeking to resolve environmental sustainability problems within corporations.
This course will prepare you to meet the challenges being faced by the corporate world, as a future environmental and sustainability professional.
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Admission requirements
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
Relevant work experience may also be considered.
English language requirements
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
If you do not currently meet the level required for your program, offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Full-Time
Year 1
- Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility
- Environmental Science and Society
- Foundations of Sustainable Development
- Life Cycle Thinking and The Circular Economy
- Sustainable Development Applications
- Ecological Economics
- Environmental Auditing and Management Systems
- Environmental Law
- Internship: Industrial Placement
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Transitions to A Low-Carbon Economy
- Dissertation (CES)
Part-Time
Unstructured (2-5 Years)
- Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility
- Environmental Science and Society
- Foundations of Sustainable Development
- Life Cycle Thinking and The Circular Economy
- Sustainable Development Applications
- Ecological Economics
- Environmental Auditing and Management Systems
- Environmental Law
- Internship: Industrial Placement
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Transitions to A Low-Carbon Economy
- Dissertation (CES)
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
This course is normally completed in one year on a full-time basis or between two and five years when completed on a part-time basis.
Tuition
February 2024
Full-time - 1 year
- UK: £10,900
- Overseas: £23,900
Part-time - 5 years
- UK: £1,200
- Overseas: £2,700
September 2024
Full-time - 1 year
- UK: £11,900
- Overseas: £26,000
Part-time - 5 years
- UK: £1,300
- Overseas: £2,800
Qualification
What you will study
From carbon footprints to the design of revolutionary environmentally friendly products, our MSc covers all aspects of managing environmental and sustainability strategy in organisations.
We’ll provide you with a solid understanding of issues crucial to the sustainable development debate. You’ll also consider the views of stakeholders, such as business groups, environmentalists, government agencies and development institutions.
You’ll evaluate existing frameworks, inquire into environmental issues in organisations and industries, and develop sensitive business practices, preparing you for any corporate-focused environmental career.
Guest speakers participating in our course from leading organisations include:
- Aviva Investors
- Forum for the Future
- NHS Sustainable Development Unit
- Keller
- Climate Action
- Ikea.
Continuing studies
Our graduates also use the research skills they develop to pursue PhDs.
Career paths
Graduates of this course go on to pursue a diverse range of careers. You’ll help to implement sustainable development and deal with the real environmental challenges facing humanity.
Studying on this MSc could lead to roles such as:
- Energy efficiency officer for a local government
- Environmental officer in a multinational chemical company
- Environment consultant for an engineering consultancy
- Sustainability adviser for a multinational company
- Program officer with a sustainability charity.
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