The practical side of this module will be undertaken during a one week field trip to the Donana National Park in South West Spain. At the end of the second semester, students who pass in the overall assessment qualify for the Diploma and those with sufficiently good grades proceed to the MSc. This involves completion of a three-month dissertation, often in collaboration with an outside agency. Choice of a dissertation topic complementary with option selection allows students to develop a high level of competence in new and important aspects of environmental management including integrated catchment management, biodiversity and habitat management and the application of GIS and remote sensing to environmental management. The programme is taught by 20 staff from the Departments of Environmental Science and Economics, and professionals from outside the University.
Assessment is via both continual assessment and examination.
The aim is to keep the course relevant to the needs of employers and up to date with changes occurring in the field of environmental management. The normal entrance requirement is a minimum of a second class Honours degree but consideration will be given to other candidates who have substantial relevant professional experience. Enquiries are welcome from all prospective students, regardless of first degree subject, who are confident in their ability to handle scientific and numerical information.