Master of Science in Environmental Science

Introduction

Environmental issues are closely linked to economic and social issues nowadays and together they make up our sustainable future, as politicians and policy makers are well aware of. Even captains of industries realize greening industry has its advantages and saving energy also means saving money. However, to achieve the sustainable goals through policy and industry is not an easy path.

Do you feel you could contribute to that? Are you curious to find out about global, continental and multilateral ways of cooperating and setting the right targets to safeguard environmental quality? Do you worry that waste and wastewater is not properly managed, that the air is heavily polluted and that the quality of air, soil and water is insufficient to support life now or in the long run?

Please note: Students who successfully complete their studies obtain the MSc title in Environmental Science awarded by the University of Greenwich, as well as a Professional Masters degree from Saxion University, validated by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO).

Course content

The Course in Environmental Science contains five units with 180 UK credits or 75 ECTS.

• Problem solving in an interdisciplinary setting (22 credits)
  • working in an interdisciplinary project group

• Management and cultural awareness (22 credits)
  • stakeholders management and project management, including training in presentation and negotiation

• Specialization in Environmental Science (54 credits)
  • lectures and workshops on related subjects and assignment to practice academic literature search (research training project)

• Research Methodology (22 credits)
  • lectures and worskhops on research methods and techniques and academic reporting

• Research Project (60 credits)
  • the student conducts a research on a current problem in the field of his/her specialization. Students will be encouraged to perform their research abroad.

A field trip to the UK, London - Thames - Medway, is an integral part of the programme.

Please be aware that this programme is more than 12 months. For the additional 13th month you will have to take additional costst of housing, insurance and residence permit, into account.

Specific requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in a related field of study;
• TOEFL 550, IELTS 6,0 or similar English language qualification.

The students’ qualifications will be assessed during an intake interview or by assessment of a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of motivation. General entry requirements can be found here.

Career prospects

The course equips the graduates for several specific positions. At international governmental institutions like United Nations or the European Union, national authorities, consultancies working all over the world, international ecology groups, NGO’s, international industries and research institutions.