Environmental Management MSc

University of Bedfordshire

About the courseIn our forward-thinking course, you focus on environmental change on a local and global scale before exploring the principles and sustainable techniques underlying its effective management. You investigate cutting-edge biotechnological solutions at the forefront of modern innovation and, with our student-centred teaching, go on to assess how they work in practice via real-world projects and hands-on application. You also have the opportunity to explore your specialist interests with an MSc research project of your choosing.How will you be assessed?The assessment philosophy of MSc Environmental Management conforms to the recommendations of the aspects of QAA statements for Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies and also takes elements from the QAA statements for Biosciences. The methods used for the assessment of students' achievements will correspond with the knowledge abilities and skills that are to be developed through their degree programme. Both formative and summative modes of assessment will be used.The course assessment strategy is compliant with the University of Bedfordshire's Regulations. All assessed work will be marked using the Universitys percentage based marking scheme. Evidence on which assessment of student achievement is based will include: - Formal written examinations; - Written reports including scientific and consultancy-style reports; - Oral presentations; - Poster presentations; - Individual planning conduct and reporting of project work; and Essay assignments. The commitment to field and lab-based practical skills and the ability to communicate and interpret data through scientific and professional report writing is emphasised at throughout the course. As such written reports based on field or laboratory work form an important element of student assessment.CareersGraduates of this course can choose from a wide range of career paths in environmental science and management in the public and private sectors including environmental agencies and ecological consultancies; biotechnological environmental and agricultural research organisations; academic institutions; national and international government agencies and non-governmental bodies; and related business and industry including food security.You also have the option of further study leading to PhD.