Overview

Key facts

The Environmental Science programme of the University of Glasgow aims to produce graduates who
have a strong understanding of the environment and how it changes

have an awareness of economic and policy issues affecting the environment

are able to apply practical and technical solutions to assist in the management of the environment, environmental risk and environmental change.
You will develop a firm understanding of the environment – and how human and physical processes affect it.
You will be introduced to policies and practices for environmental science, as they are applied in a range of environments and at different scales. You will develop skills in processing and presenting environmental information to inform and enhance environmental management.
You will gain an enhanced appreciation of the importance of research and reflection as a route to successful environmental management.
Graduate attributes
This degree programme equips you for a wide range of opportunities by providing the knowledge and understanding to:
Critically assess the influence of physical processes and the impact of human decision making on the environment

Evaluate theories of environmental management

Discuss theories of climate change, how this will affect different environments

Compare and contrast environmental management policies in different regions and at different scales

Develop strategies for behavioural change to improve management of the environment

Explain the need to develop policies to manage the environment at different scales

Create plans to react to and manage environmental change

Explain how GIS and Remote Sensing contribute to the management of environmental data and can contribute to environmental management.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Science

Environmental Remote Sensing

Understanding Changing Environments

Environmental Policy

Applied Mathematics

Environmental Economics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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General requirements

To apply as a student of Chinese Nationality:

Students register online for the China National Postgraduate Entrance Examination and select their desired JGS MSc programme.

Students sit the National Entrance Exam

Once the results are released, students are selected for joint interviews by Nankai University and the University of Glasgow. Students must fulfil the requirements for both universities.

To apply as a student of non Chinese Nationality:

Please apply through the International Office of Nankai University

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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