School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
MSc Sustainable Environmental Management
This IEMA accredited programme provides an outstanding foundation for a career in environmental management by providing diverse perspectives and practical training on the scientific, economic, ethical and political challenges of sustainability and environmental protection.
Classroom and field-based teaching and a short placement enables you to investigate your specific interests and to gain first-hand experience and skills in developing practical solutions to environmental management issues and 21st century global challenges.
Meet the lecturers
Register now and join our virtual drop-in session to speak with our postgraduate programme leaders. Find out more about course content, placements, industry links, and more.
- 22 February 2023, 13:00-14:00 (UK time)
- 24 May 2023, 13:00-14:00 (UK time)
The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2022
We are extremely proud of our outstanding results in the latest Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2022. The MSc Sustainable Environmental Management degree received 100% overall satisfaction for course quality, 97% for teaching and learning and 92% for skills development. 100% of students responding to the survey agreed that staff are good at explaining things, enthusiastic about their subject, and that the course is intellectually stimulating. These results place the degree significantly above the sector benchmark.
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022*
The University of Plymouth has been named among the top 5% of universities globally in 2022 for its contribution to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals*, in particular, work on marine issues and on climate change. In the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, sustainability is at the heart of our research and teaching. From sustainable cities, affordable and clean energy, to climate policy, biodiversity, and natural hazards, our academic staff work with partners locally and overseas to help understand, communicate and solve fundamental and pressing sustainability challenges.
Careers in sustainable environmental management
MSc Sustainable
Environmental Management is a springboard to a diverse range of careers in the
environment and sustainability sector.
Last year our graduates have
secured professional positions with organisations including Natural England,
Brittany Ferries, Environment Agency, Babcock International, RPS, and Adler and Allen/OHES Environmental. The work placement module regularly
leads to offers of permanent positions in our placement partner organisations
which include: The Environment Agency, local authorities, Natural
England, Aecom, RSPB, and many more.