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Programme Length

This University of Wales Masters degree is offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis. The full-time mode is for one calendar year's duration, while the part-time mode has a minimum duration of two academic years.

Programme Description

The programme reflects the diversity and multi-disciplinary nature of environmental studies. It offers the opportunity to study current issues, together with their causes, effects and possible solutions, and to focus on the strategies involved in appropriate environmental conservation and management.
The recognition of the fragility of the natural environment, has led to legislation and policies which are more environmentally responsible being based upon sustainable development, resource conservation and strategic management objectives. Consequently, the modules allow flexibility for students to develop critical awareness of environmental issues and undertake research in specific areas of interest.

Programme Content and Structure

The pathways differ in the choice of taught modules in Part I and in the nature of the project in Part II of the MSc programme.
The programme consists of two parts: a taught part consisting of modules, followed by a second part (the project) requiring in-depth research into a problem, the equivalent of 5 modules.

Part 1

There are core modules and electives:

Core 20 credit modules

 - Environmental Planning and Policy
 - Strategic Management for Environmental Conservation
 - Sustainable Development

Core 10 credit modules

 - Research Methodology
 - Environmental Law
 - Postgraduate Skills (No credits)

Electives 10 credit modules

 - Energy: Issues and Concerns
 - Waste and Resource Management
  - Geographical Information Systems
 - Coastal Zone Management
 - Habitat Management
 - The Workplace Environment

Additional Electives (Maximum of 20 credits)

 - Living Sustainably
 - Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship
 - Planning for Sustainable Tourism
 - Facilities Management and Sustainability
 - Work Based Learning (20 credits - designed for students currently working in the environmental field)

Each 10 credits will involve approximately two hours of class contact over a 15 week semester plus independent study.

Part 2

The dissertation is an in-depth investigation into a subject chosen by
the student.

Assessment

The taught modules in Part I are assessed through a combination of coursework and examination. The project in Part II is normally assessed through the submission of a dissertation and an oral examination.

Full-time mode

The full-time scheme runs over a calendar year and is timetabled on two days a week, normally Wednesday and Thursday. The taught modules in Part 1 will be studied over two 15 week semesters. Each semester
includes an allowance for revision and assessment of a module. Part 2 will involve regular tutorials with members of the dissertation supervisory team. Please note the running of the full-time course will be dependent on student numbers.

Part-time mode

A student enrolled on the part-time MSc programme would require a minimum of two years to achieve the award. Usually Wednesday or Thursday evening and/or day.

Awards

Postgraduate Certificate 60 credits
Postgraduate Diploma 120 credits
MSc 180 credits

Entry Requirements

The normal entry requirements for admission to the MSc programme are:

1. an Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
2. for graduates of non-UK universities, sufficient command of spoken and written English to meet the demands of the programme (e.g. TOEFL 550 or equivalent)

The nature of the programme is such that candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds will be considered after an interview.

To be read in conjunction with this page

How to apply

Equivalent Qualifications

Equivalent qualifications will be considered for entry onto the programme. The candidate would be expected to provide evidence to support his/her application.

Other Skills Considered

Our offers are not solely based on academic results. We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.