MSc Environmental Assessment and Management

at University of Liverpool

In addition to the compulsory modules, students must choose at least two from the list of optional modules.
 

Compulsory modules

• Politics of the Environment 
• Environmental Assessment of Policies, Plans, Programmes and Projects 
• Business and the Environment 
• Green Infrastructure Planning 
• Environmental Planning and Management Project 
• Dissertation Mcd/ma/msc Planning 
   

Optional modules

• Marine Planning & Management in Action
• Tackling Environmental Issues 
• Marine Planning Theory and Practice 
• Research in Anthropocene Environments 
• Geographic Data Science 
   

Choose one optional module in each semester.
 

Students wishing to take ENVS410 should have a geoscience background.

The normal entry requirement for all our postgraduate programmes is a good first degree (2:1) or above. Applications from those with non traditional qualifications and relevant work experience are also welcomed and will be considered on their individual merits.
 

English language qualifications

All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language, and are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University include: GCSE English; GCE O level English; AS Level English; A Level English Language; IELTS; TOEFL; Cambridge Proficiency etc. 
 

If you meet the academic requirements of the course but do not have the required level of English Language, it is possible for you to come and study at the University on one of our Pre-sessional EAP programmes.  Please see the English Language Centre website for further information about these programmes;
 

• IELTS    6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
• TOEFL iBT    88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 17, Reading 17, Speaking 19.
• International Baccalaureate    Standard Level 5
• Hong Kong use of English AS level    C
• INDIA Standard XII    70% or above from Central and Metro State Boards
• WAEC    C4-6
   

Please be advised that TOEFL is no longer classified by UK Visas and Immigration as a Secure English Language Test (SELT). However, at the current time the university is continuing to accept TOEFL, at the required level, for entry on to Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic programmes. 

Tuition fees (Home)
 

• The University's tuition fees are normally fixed at yearly intervals and follow Government guidelines on minimum levels. The normal tuition fee for Home (UK) postgraduate taught students per year (for the academic year 2022/23, unless otherwise specified) are stated below.  Please note that part-time fees are charged at 50% of the full-time fee shown below per year (unless otherwise specified). 
• In addition to your tuition fees, you may incur other costs in relation to your studies such as photocopying in the library, buying textbooks and specialist equipment or going on field classes. See our study costs page for full details.
   

Fee for this course    Year 1: £9,900

International students
 

• International students are required to pay the full costs of their tuition in the UK with each university setting its own international fees. 
• The University of Liverpool's fees represent excellent value for money for a Russell Group University. The normal tuition fee for full-time international postgraduate taught students per year (for the academic year 2022/23, unless otherwise specified) will be as follows:
   

International fee for this course    Year 1: £20,350

There are significant career opportunities in the field of planning, urban regeneration and environmental management working for local authorities, the private and voluntary sectors.
 

Within the planning sphere graduates can become involved in a variety of different positions concerned with helping to improve the quality of our towns and cities.