Program Overview
The Environment at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Environment 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environment programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Values and the Environment
- Political Ecology
- Dissertation
- Archives: History, Geography, Politics
- Culture, Ethics & Environment
- Encountering Cities
- Ethics in a Technological Society
- Foundations in Ecological Economics
- Foundations of the Bioeconomy
- Global Environment: Key Issues
- Research Design in Human Geography
- Human Dimensions of Environmental Change and Sustainability
- Understanding Environment and Development
- Atmospheric Quality and Global Change
- Distributed GIS
- International Development in a Changing World
- Key Concepts in Global Social Change
- Soil Protection and Management
- Principles of GIS
- Principles of GIS for Archaeologists
- Society and Development
- Ecology, Ethics and Spirit
- Marine Systems and Policies
- Climate Change, Justice and Responsibility
- Global Environmental Politics
- Green Thoughts: Landscape, Environment and Literature
- Methodological Debates in Human Geography
- Urban Development
- Biobusiness
- Case Studies in Sustainable Development
- Climate Change and Corporate Strategy
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Forests and Environment
- Global Environment and Society
- ICT for Development
- Interpreting Development: Institutions and Practices
- Land Use/Environmental Interactions
- Man and the Natural World in the Enlightenment
- Management of Sustainable Development
- Sustainability of Food Production
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent. Applicants with a 2:2, or its international equivalent, may be considered with appropriate work experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh 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 The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 1 May 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months