Sustainability and Consultancy

The course is split in to 3 semesters if you study on a 12 month full-time basis. In the semester 1, you will take lectures and seminars which lay the theoretical foundation needed for you to gain an in-depth understanding of sustainability topics.

In semester 2, you will focus on you applying this knowledge through case studies and on practical professional skills development.

Throughout the year, you can also take part in personal development workshops and activities including networking with project hosts, helping you secure a successful research project for semester three.

In semester 3, the focus switches to individual work, where you will deliver a project usually carried out on a placement of around 10 weeks.

You will then present the progression you have made in your project around the end of June, and submit your final dissertation in late August.

The course runs for 24 months on a part-time basis, with each year split into 3 semesters. You will take 2 taught modules in semesters 1 and 2 each year, followed by a full-time project placement 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

• Business, Environment and Sustainability 15 credits
• Sustainability Consultancy Project 60 credits
• Project Management: Developing and Managing Environmental Contracts 15 credits
• Managing and Delivering Sustainability through Projects and Organisations 30 credits
• The Regulatory and Planning Context for Sustainable Projects 15 credits
• Introduction to Sustainability 15 credits
• Issues and Cases in Corporate Social Responsibility 15 credits

Optional modules

• Introduction to Ecological Economics 15 credits
• Environmental Policy and Governance 15 credits
• Climate Change: Physical Science Basis 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Sustainability and Consultancy MSc Full Time in the course catalogue

For more information on typical modules, read Sustainability and Consultancy MSc Part Time in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

You will learn through a variety of methods including lectures, practical workshops, computer lab sessions, research seminars, field trips and project work.

The research-intensive environment of the School ensures that your 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. And through individual and group work.

Alumni profile

“The course provided exactly what I was looking for – academic grounding and training in sustainability issues, and an opportunity to apply my skills to a practical project within a business setting.” Read more

Darren Holman, Environmental Consultancy (now Sustainability and Consultancy) MSc