MSc Environmental Management
Our MSc Environmental Management is recognised as internationally leading in training environmental managers for careers in the public and private sector.
Key facts
- Award Masters / MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate
- Start date September 2021, January 2022
- Duration MSc full-time: 12 months, MSc part-time: 24 months
- Mode of study Part-time, Full-time, Campus based, Stand-alone modules
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Overview
Established 30 years ago, our Masters degree provides a solid grounding in the scientific principles that underpin environmental management. We cover topics including ecological, economic, social, political and legal aspects of environmental management, and give comprehensive training in quantitative, theoretical, analytical and practical skills.
Environmental managers play a vital role in the protection and sustainable use of resources. You’ll learn to address issues such as adaptation to climate change, biodiversity and sustainable energy management. At the local level Environmental Management focuses on conservation and protection of land and water resources and natural habitats. You’ll also benefit from employability skills training, a residential field skills course and the chance to carry out a work-related dissertation.
Our graduates work for organisations such as the Environment Protection Agencies, major conservation bodies, local authorities and independent environmental consultancies, many in senior positions.
Flexible degree pathways
You can work towards our core Masters degree, the MSc Environmental Sciences, or opt to specialise in one of the following pathways of study:
Course objectives
Our course will give you:
- an understanding of the scientific principles that underpin environmental management
- an understanding of the economic, social, political and legal frameworks for environmental management
- a sound training in relevant practical, investigative, research and generic skills that are the most sought after by employers
Work placements
You may have the opportunity to carry out a work-based placement with the Making the Most of Masters scheme. Find out more about Making the Most of Masters.
Flexible learning
If you’re interested in studying a module from this course, the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma then please email Graduate Admissions to discuss your course of study.
Faculty facilities
Some of our key facilities include:
- 11 specialist laboratories supporting a wide range of research interests from ecology to analytical chemistry to thin section and micromorphology
- Stirling Controlled Environment Facility: a world-class experimental facility for conducting experimental research investigating the impacts of climate and climate change
Research overview
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), 60 percent of our research in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences was rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.
Our research and impact positions us as leaders in the area of Environmental Protection and Biological Conservation. We are organised into two research groups:
- Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
- Environmental Systems, Change and Protection
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What our students said

England
MSc Environmental Management
Read Hannah's storyMy course has provided me with the knowledge and experience I need to pursue a career in environmental management. Thanks to my lecturers, I have been able to build a network of contacts and have found my preferred specialism for the future.

Nigeria
MSc Environmental Management
Read Hannah's storyI chose Stirling because of the global relevance and richness of the course modules. The seminars held by visiting professionals and representatives of government agencies assures me that the course I am pursuing is important in the outside world.

Scotland
MSc Environmental Management
Read Calum's storyThe course is well established and many people within the industry appreciate the quality of the course on offer. When applying for jobs, the rate of interview to applications has definitely increased even before I have finished studying.