Overview

Designed for those looking to make a tangible impact on the environment, this Environmental Impact Assessment and Management programme offered at The University of Manchester prepares you for professional practice at both a project and strategic level through the use of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) tools.

You will gain a solid foundation in environmental assessment frameworks, legislation, and methodologies, while also being introduced to the expanding field of environmental management, a critical area for organisations striving to meet global sustainability goals.

Career opportunities

Environmental Management graduates are popular with employers, particularly in consultancy, where the ability to analyse and propose strategies and implement schemes is vital.

After London, Manchester hosts the largest number of environmental and planning consultancies in the UK.

The graduates have gone on to successful careers in areas including environmental management and consultancy, energy and water, non-governmental organisations, urban planning and design, urban and regional development policy, central and local government, international development and research.

Top employers of the graduates include:

AECOM;

Arup;

Atkins;

EDF Energy;

Jacobs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Impact Assessment

Concepts in Environmental Law

EIA Project

Planning for Environmental Change

Strategic and Sustainable Decision Making

Environmental Remote Sensing

Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Practice

Climate Change and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 138 other Masters in Environmental Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.

Please submit the following documents with your completed application form:

copies of official degree certificates and transcripts of your previous study, showing the subjects taken and grades obtained. If these documents are in languages other than English, please provide official translations;

copies of English Language Certification, such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT or Pearson test score report, if available at the time of application;

your CV.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26800 GBP / year

≈ 26800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12600 GBP / year

≈ 12600 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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

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