Environment and Development with Integrated International Fieldwork

When completed on a full-time basis, this 12 month Masters is split into 3 semesters. In the first 2 semesters you will take lectures and seminars, followed by approximately 4 months of individual work leading to the submission of a dissertation in late August

When completed on a part-time basis, the course runs for 24 months, with each year split into 3 semesters. You will take 2 modules in each semester, followed by individual work leading to the submission of a dissertation in semester 3 of your final year.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Research Methods 15 credits
• Research Project 60 credits
• Introduction to Sustainability 15 credits
• Environmental Policy and Governance 15 credits
• Critical Perspectives in Environment and Development 15 credits
• Environment & Development International Field Course 30 credits

Optional modules

• GIS and Environment 15 credits
• Global Inequalities and Development 30 credits
• International Relations and the Environment 30 credits
• Development Management Techniques 15 credits
• Business, Environment and Sustainability 15 credits
• Introduction to Ecological Economics 15 credits
• Environmental Economics and Policy 15 credits
• Delivering Sustainability Through Projects 15 credits
• Climate Change: Physical Science Basis 15 credits
• Climate Change: Impacts and Adaptation 15 credits
• Climate Change Mitigation 15 credits
• Tools and Techniques in Ecological Economics 15 credits
• Terrestrial Biosphere in the Earth System 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Environment and Development with Integrated International Fieldwork MSc Full Time in the course catalogue

For more information on typical modules, read Environment and Development with Integrated International Fieldwork MSc Part Time in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

You will learn through a variety of teaching methods to help you develop both generic and subject-specific skills.

This includes lectures, practical workshops, field trips (UK and overseas), computer lab sessions, research seminars and project work (individual and groupwork).

Practical exercises focus around real-world scenarios and case studies to produce optimal solutions including familiarisation with state-of-the-art technical approaches, software and the regulatory regimes that companies and public sector organisations operate within.

The research-intensive environment of the School ensures that course material is both up-to-date and research led.

You'll also learn the scientific and rational principles lying behind the practical approaches used in the world outside academia, so that your skills keep pace with changes in technology or the regulatory environment.

Facilities

The School of Earth and Environment’s £23m building gives you access to world-class research, teaching and facilities.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a variety of ways including both written and oral assignments and exams.

Alumni profile

“The interdisciplinary aspect meant I could combine my interest in international development and sustainability with my background in social sciences. I also appreciated the variety of modules offered.” Read more

Alice O'Rouke, MSc Environment and Development