Environmental and Earth Resource Management

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This course provides a holistic education and training in the understanding, management and development of the Earth's natural resources. It covers a broad range of environmental and sustainability issues and is designed especially for those wishing to enhance their existing skills and qualifications for careers in the environmental and Earth science professions.

Environmental law and policy is a central theme across the taught modules, and you can specialise in a particular area of interest by replacing a taught module with a self-study module on contemporary issues in environmental and Earth resource management. If you are unable to commit to the full masters programme, intermediate qualifications (PgCert/PgDip) are available.

What will you study?

You will examine the need for a multidisciplinary approach to the management of environmental problems that arise from the use and misuse of natural resources. You will be trained in relevant Earth science techniques for the collection, analysis and interpretation of environmental data.

You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to the study of particular environmental problems. You will also investigate the rationale behind the exploitation and conservation of the natural environment and the need for a sustainable management strategy. Your chosen topic for your major research project enables you to tailor the course to suit your interests.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. You can specialise in a particular area of interest by replacing a taught module with the self-study Contemporary Issues in Environmental and Earth Resources module.

Core modules

* Waste Management and Contaminated Land Remediation
* Sustainable Environmental Management
* Biodiversity and Conservation
* Water Resource Management
* Mineral and Energy Resources
* Economic Ethics and the Social Environment
* Remote Sensing of the Environment
* Research Analysis and Data Analysis
* Research Project

Optional module

* Contemporary Issues in Environmental and Earth Resources

* Good honours degree or equivalent in any scientific discipline, particularly geography and the Earth and environmental sciences, or appropriate professional experience. * International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B)