COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Environmental Management program at the University of Hertfordshire offers a comprehensive curriculum with 180 credits, blending compulsory and optional modules to develop expertise in sustainable practices. Core modules include Sustainability & Environmental Systems (15 credits), introducing key concepts, and Environmental Management Tools and Methods (15 credits), covering techniques like EIA and lifecycle assessment. Foundation In Environmental Auditing (15 credits) and Environmental Policy and Governance (15 credits) provide skills in compliance and policy analysis, while Understanding & Managing Change (15 credits) focuses on organizational sustainability. Research Methods (15 credits) and the Environmental Management Individual Research Project (45 credits) support an in-depth, student-driven research project. Study Skills (0 credits) enhances academic proficiency. Students choose three optional modules from options like Operational Transport Planning, Transport Policy, Strategy and Law, Integrated Waste & Pollution Management, Water Pollution Control, Ecology & Conservation, Water Resources, Environmental Management Systems Implementation, Agriculture and Environment, or Sustainable Energy (15 credits each). This structure equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to address global environmental challenges, preparing them for roles as chartered environmentalists in diverse industries.