Sustainability
Environmental Governance MSc
University of ManchesterA one-year MSc examining environmental governance, regulation, policy, institutions and political-economic approaches to sustainability challenges.
Study Level
Master's Degree
Study Mode
On Campus
Duration
1 year full-time
Programme Overview
The University of Manchester Environmental Governance MSc examines how societies regulate and manage relationships between people, economies and the environment.
Students critically evaluate environmental policy, governance institutions, regulation and political-economic approaches to environmental problems.
The programme develops skills for analysing sustainability challenges across different political, social and geographical contexts.
Students investigate how governments, businesses, communities and international organisations respond to environmental change.
The degree is particularly relevant to careers in sustainability policy, environmental consulting, government, NGOs and international organisations.
Entry Requirements
Applicants normally require an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant discipline.
Applications are considered from appropriate social-science, environmental, geographical and related academic backgrounds.
Applicants below the standard academic requirement may be considered where they provide strong evidence of postgraduate study, research or substantial relevant professional experience.
Admission is competitive and preference may be given to applicants exceeding the minimum entry standard.
English-Language Requirements
Applicants whose previous education does not satisfy Manchester's English-language exemption criteria must meet the programme's current approved postgraduate English-language requirement.
Accepted qualifications can include IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT and Pearson PTE Academic.
Applicants should confirm current overall and component requirements on the official course page before applying.
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
The University of Manchester offers postgraduate scholarships for eligible international students. Funding opportunities may include Faculty of Humanities scholarships, country-specific awards and university-wide international funding. Global Futures Scholarships may be available to eligible students from selected countries. Applicants should check Manchester's official Master's funding pages for the relevant admission cycle.