MSc Environmental Management and Consultancy *

Structure

Content

You'll study:

• Masters project
• Professional Practice.

Plus, six optional modules from:

• Climate Change and Climate Action: a Multidisciplinary Perspective
• Sustainable Development: Principles and Practice
• Sustainable Business and Consultancy
• Ecology
• Environmental Assessment
• Introduction to Applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Sustainable Water Management
• Air Quality Management 
• Renewable Energy and Carbon Futures.

Please also note this structure is for the full-time course delivery only. For part-time delivery, the same modules will be available but the structure will differ.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we'll inform you.

Learning and Teaching

You'll learn through a range of theoretical teaching and hands-on practical sessions. Lectures introduce key environmental concepts, while practical and field activities give you the chance to experience real-world applications, apply techniques, develop technical skills and work with real data.

All modules are designed around applied, practice-focused learning. You'll use industry-standard software, explore relevant case studies and work on assessments that reflect the kinds of tasks undertaken by environmental professionals. 

You'll be supported through well-structured Blackboard sites, recorded lectures where appropriate, academic guidance and access to UWE Bristol's full range of learning support services. 

See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Study time

The MSc can be studied full time (on average 2-3 days per week on campus) or part time (1-2 days per week on campus), although the number of days may vary across the academic year. You'll usually spend more time in face-to-face teaching sessions in the first semester before undertaking more independent work such as your professional placement or Master's project in the second semester.  

The full-time route is studied over one year, with the part-time option taken over two years. The course is delivered entirely on our Frenchay Campus, with no online component, allowing you to benefit fully from in-person teaching, expert academic staff, specialist facilities and a diverse student community.

Teaching typically includes a mix of scheduled lectures, practical sessions, workshops, seminars and field activities, supported by independent study. 

You'll also need to commit additional time to guided reading, assessment preparation, applied tasks and your Master's project.

The 20-day professional placement forms an important part of the course, giving you structured experience in a relevant organisation. Placement tutors and the careers service support you with sourcing and preparing for opportunities.

Throughout your studies, teaching materials and lecture recordings are provided to help you plan your workload effectively.

Assessment

Assessment is 100% coursework based and designed to reflect real professional practice. You'll complete a range of applied coursework, such as:

• Environmental reports and management plans
• Consultancy-style briefs and evaluations
• Portfolios and project work
• Presentations and posters
• Reflective tasks focused on professional development

Each module has a single assessment point, with clear criteria and manageable deadlines. Assessments are structured across the programme so that earlier tasks build skills for more advanced work, including your Master's project. 

You'll get feedback in class and in practical sessions, and on draft work to help you strengthen your skills. Assessments are inclusive, and adjustments are available when needed.

See our full glossary of assessment terms.