MSc Environmental Futures: Sustainable Systems

at University of Glasgow

Core Modules

• Global Challenges
• Earth And Environmental Futures Work Placement
• Earth And Environmental Futures Msc Project
• Academic And Professional Skills For Ges Pgt
   

Optional Modules

• Research Design,Ethics And Impact
• Principles Of Gis
• Monitoring Water Environments
• Managing Sustainable Water Environments: Policy And Practice
• Ecology And Restoration Of Water Environments
• Introduction To Statistics For Environmental Analysis
• Remote Sensing Of The Environment
• Modelling Water Environments
• Topographic Modelling And Landscape Monitoring
• Climates: Past And Future
• Geo-Environmental Policy And Planning For Sustainable Futures
• Minerals, Metals And Materials For Sustainable Futures
• Basin Resources And Sustainable Futures
• Renewable And Sustainable Energy 4
• Earth Futures: Thinking And Planning For The Anthropocene

A First or upper second class Honours degree in a relevant environmental or geographical discipline.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £11520
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25980

This programme is 'challenge-led' and interdisciplinary, equipping students with skills to work across sectors to address environmental issues. Through the diverse subjects offered and the multi-prongued programme approach, students can tailor their learning direction to gain knowledge, skills and experience to be well qualified for positions in:
 

• Evironmental management, protection and restoration

• Environmental governance and planning

• Academia

• International non-governmental organisations