Environmental Management MSc

Established 30 years ago, our Masters degree provides a solid grounding in the scientific principles that underpin environmental management. We cover topics including ecological, economic, social, political and legal aspects of environmental management, and give comprehensive training in quantitative, theoretical, analytical and practical skills.

Environmental managers play a vital role in the protection and sustainable use of resources. You’ll learn to address issues such as adaptation to climate change, biodiversity and sustainable energy management. At the local level Environmental Management focuses on conservation and protection of land and water resources and natural habitats. You’ll also benefit from employability skills training, a residential field skills course and the chance to carry out a work-related dissertation.

Our graduates work for organisations such as the Environment Protection Agencies, major conservation bodies, local authorities and independent environmental consultancies, many in senior positions.

Flexible degree pathways

You can work towards our core Masters degree, the MSc Environmental Sciences, or opt to specialise in one of the following pathways of study:

• MSc Environmental Management (Conservation)
• MSc Environmental Management (Energy)

Course objectives

Our course will give you:

• an understanding of the scientific principles that underpin environmental management
• an understanding of the economic, social, political and legal frameworks for environmental management
• a sound training in relevant practical, investigative, research and generic skills that are the most sought after by employers

Faculty facilities

Some of our key facilities include:

• 11 specialist laboratories supporting a wide range of research interests from ecology to analytical chemistry to thin section and micromorphology
• Stirling Controlled Environment Facility: a world-class experimental facility for conducting experimental research investigating the impacts of climate and climate change

Visit the Environmental Management MSc page on the University of Stirling website for more details!