Environmental Strategy MSc - 2022/3
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Environmental Strategy
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Environmental Strategy |
| PGCert | Environment and Sustainability |
Professional recognition
Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
Institution of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for graduate membership
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PFG61001 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
| Part-time | PFG61002 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Centre for Environment & Sustainability
Programme Leader
CHENOWETH Jonathan (Sust & CEE)
Date of production/revision of spec
16/09/2023
Educational aims of the programme
- Provide theoretical and practical grounding for evaluating technical, social, economic, and organisational aspects of environmental problems
- Apply life-cycle assessment thinking and other analytical methods to gain better understanding of resource uses and materials/wastes management
- Anticipate and respond pro-actively to future environmental policy developments including government regulation and policy, and competitive market pressures
- Develop a greater understanding and sensitivity to the range of stakeholders in environmental planning and management
- Adapt and apply appropriate specialist techniques and methodologies for problem-solving and decision-making through advanced module options
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| National and supra-national policy frameworks and their implications to sustainable development | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Systems thinking in environmental management | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Evolving regulatory mechanisms to anticipate and adapt to new legislation | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| The place of ethics in good environmental practice and the advance towards sustainability | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Balancing risk with economic and social outcomes | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Strategic adaptation to technological changes, evolving values and regulation, and social expectations | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Accessing and using environmental data | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Absorb complex environmental information and communicate them effectively through logically constructed arguments | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Creatively formulate new ideas | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Learn the value of teamwork to solve problems that require multi-disciplinary engagement | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Independent learning and study through self-directed assignments and dissertation | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Critical reading and analysis of environmental policy and regulation | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Inductive reasoning: using specific examples/observations and forming a more general principal | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Deductive reasoning: use stated general premise to reason about specific examples | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Understand and use LCA tools for decision-making | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Read legal documents and communicate them succinctly to varying audience | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Give coherent presentations | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Lead discussions on complex subject areas | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| See the other side of the argument given that there are varying and often conflicting perspectives in the environment field | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Competently handle environment information | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Design, use, analyse various research/study techniques, e.g. questionnaires, interviews etc. | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Self-motivation and self-regulation | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Acquire knowledge and skills to prepare and deliver a structured and successful presentation | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Write effectively as a means of communicating important ideas | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Communication of findings and presentation of research to a non-specialist audience | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Lead discussion of small/large groups | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Organise and manage a research project | T | MSc | |
| Basic to advanced IT skills, depending on type of electives and dissertation topic | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Apply basic numerical skills for research | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Willingness to learn | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Part-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over three to five years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Students are to take four optional modules.
Unstructured (2-5 years) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Unstructured (2-5 years) - FHEQ Level 7
Students are to take four optional modules.
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | Y | Yes |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Other information
Each module on this programme is taught on an intensive modular basis. There is pre-reading to do for each module and on occasion a pre-module assessment, followed by the intensive taught week where classes run from approximately 9 - 5, Monday - Friday for one week. Post-module coursework is to be completed over the four week period after the intensive week.
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.