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Environmental Protection and Management

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
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Tuition GBP 25,550 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2030-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Scotland, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Environmental Protection and Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Environmental Protection and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 25,550 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Environmental Protection and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Atmospheric Quality and Global Change
  2. Analysing the Environment
  3. Land Use/Environmental Interactions
  4. Analysing the Environment Study Tour
  5. Dissertation
  6. Soil Protection and Management
  7. Integrated Resource Management
  8. Ecosystem Dynamics and Functions
  9. Marine Systems and Policies
  10. Archives: History, Geography, Politics
  11. Carbon Capture and Transport
  12. Culture, Ethics & Environment
  13. Encountering Cities
  14. Environmental Geochemistry
  15. Foundations in Ecological Economics
  16. Human Dimensions of Environmental Change and Sustainability
  17. Principles of Environmental Sustainability
  18. Principles of GIS
  19. Project Appraisal
  20. Understanding Environment and Development
  21. Values and the Environment
  22. Environmental Impact Assessment
  23. Waste Reduction and Recycling
  24. Sustainability of Food Production
  25. Participation in Policy and Planning
  26. Forests and Environment
  27. Carbonate Sequence Stratigraphy
  28. Climate Change and Corporate Strategy
  29. Hyperspectral Remote Sensing

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Preferably a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its equivalent, in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, engineering, economics or other relevant subject. Evidence of English proficiency.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,550 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 25,550 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

Scotland, United Kingdom

Scotland's Rural College is a public land based research institution focused on agriculture and life sciences. Its history stretches back to 1899 with the establishment of the West of Scotland...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2030-06-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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