Environmental Governance MSc
Student Opinions
"The standard of all teaching was excellent and so was the atmosphere amongst the students" (Alexia Rogers-Wright, 2007-08)
"The course exceeded my expectations by miles. This is top quality education: it challenges you to identify the real issues behind today's complex environmental problems, and to really evaluate the 'solutions' offered. And the resources Manchester provides are immense" (Judith Rutnam, 2007-08)
Teaching Staff
- Maria Kaika (Programme Director)
- Gavin Bridge
- Noel Castree
- James Evans
- Erik Swyngedouw
Admission Statistics
Approximately 70 applications were received for entry in 2010/11, and 25 students enrolled on the course.
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Degree awarded: Master of Science
Duration: 12 Months Full Time; 24 Months Part-Time
Entry requirements: Applicants should have a Bachelors degree with a minimum classification of Second Class Honours, Upper Division (2:1) or its International equivalent.
Admission of candidates who do not meet this criterion may be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or professional experience can be provided. Please contact the School's admissions office for further guidance.
Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2012, the tuition fees are as follows:
- MSc (full-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £5,000
International students (per annum): £12,300 - MSc (part-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £2,500
International students (per annum): £6,150
The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
The School of Environment & Development Alumni Bursary Scheme offers a £500 reduction in fees to University of Manchester alumni holding a first class Bachelor's degree- contact us for further information on this scheme and other scholarships available.
A number of small school bursaries are available for UK/EU students . Applicants wishing to be considered for a bursary should contact the admissions office once they have received an offer.
Number of places/applicants: Approximately 80 applications were received for entry in 2011 and 25 new students registered.
Contact email: leann.finch@manchester.ac.uk
Contact telephone: +44 (0) 161 275 7446
Deadline for applications the 10th of September, it is up to the discretion of the Programme director to consider later applications.
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Y | Y | N | N |