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Postgraduate Taught

Do you want to further your career in environmental management? This convenient online, two-year part-time MSc/MRes is for you.

Within this unique distance learning course, developed with and supported by NEBOSH, you’ll deal with real workplace challenges and your dissertation will be grounded in your professional experience. Tailored to meet employers' needs, your key modules include environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility along with ecological services and environmental economics.

Choose either a structured MSc or research-focused MRes, whatever works best for you.

This course is accredited by

Nebosh Learning Partner

About this course

Ready to take the next step in your environmental management career? This part-time distance learning programme offers opportunities through two distinct pathways: MSc and MRes. You'll study online and support is only a video call away.

As an MSc student, your journey involves completing taught modules during the first year and the first semester of the second year, ending with a six-month research dissertation.

Or choose the MRes pathway to put the emphasis on research methodology modules, paving the way for a 12-month, 120-credit research project centred around workplace-related topics in your field.

Our core modules will provide you with valuable skills in research methods, literature review, and research project design. MSc students will also delve into fundamental subjects such as environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and ecological services. You’ll have the flexibility to select supplementary modules in areas such as disaster management, safety assessment, flood risk, and mental health at work, so your Masters can be all about your interests.

You’ll be following in the footsteps of people from diverse organisations, including BAE Systems, the oil and gas industry, emergency services, NHS, and renewable energy.

Module options

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.

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  • Research Methods (NEBOSH Programmes)

    This module looks at various methods used to collect and analyse data in research projects. You'll explore the uses, advantages and disadvantages of the methods and choose the most appropriate for your main research project.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Literature Review

    Topics include the purpose of reviewing the literature in research, practicalities of carrying out a literature review and writing a literature review in a suitable format.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Ecological Services and Environmental Economics

    Examine the importance of biodiversity and relevant UN, EU and UK policies, ecological services, and the ecosystems services approach to planning and environmental management. You'll also explore the economics of climate change, including the Stern Report and economic instruments for gaining environmental outcomes.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

    Topics covered include sustainability and sustainable development concepts, policy considerations of climate change; resource efficiency, measuring environmental sustainability (including ecological, carbon and water footprinting) and tools for SD evaluation.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Designing Research Projects

    Examine what's required in writing a research proposal. You'll explore how a research problem is formulated, constructing relevant hypotheses, evaluating alternative research methods for suitability and how to create a suitable research design.

    core

    20 credits

  • MRes Research Project

    You'll carry out a 6-month research project on an agreed topic based at your workplace and write a research dissertation to a professional standard.

    core

    120 credits

  • Advanced Disaster and Emergency Management and Continuity Management

    Develop an understanding of the potential impact of a disaster on an organisation and methods of managing disasters and emergencies. You'll study historical development, definitions and institutions; law, guidance and sources of information; major incident investigation and public inquiries; and management of disasters and emergencies.

    optional

    20 credits

  • Safety Case Production and Assessment

    Topics studied on this module include the purpose of the safety case, safety analysis techniques, safety case production and safety case structure.

    optional

    20 credits

  • Flood Risk Management

    Explore the different types of flooding, the impact of flooding on people and property, and flood defences such as land use management and sustainable drainage systems, working with natural processes, channel works, banks, barriers, pumping stations and managed realignment of banks.

    optional

    20 credits

Our academics

Our staff are at the forefront of research with connections to policymakers and industries that can drive real change.

They’re out there studying the latest solutions to climate change and other environmental challenges, and they bring this knowledge to you through research-led teaching.

Our NEBOSH courses are taught by Specialist Course Director Steve Pace as well as other staff.

Steve Pace

Steve Pace

Specialist Course Director

Entry Requirements

What do I need?

When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.

The programme is designed for graduates who have a studied a subject that is relevant to this course.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.

In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

Typical offer

2:2 in a relevant subject area

Either a Science or Health and Safety management or Environmental management based Bachelor degree (2:2) or international equivalent. Or a NEBOSH (Level 6) Diploma.

Fees & Funding

How much is it?

Scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They're awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those eon lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don't pay a penny back.

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We offer a range of scholarships and awards to students at the university to help with their financial load.

To view all of our scholarships and determine whether you're eligible, please visit our Scholarships and Awards page.

Our facilities

Our 7-storey library is home to 1 million+ books, extensive digital resources drawn from libraries and archives across the world, and stunning panoramic views of the city from the 7th floor.
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Future prospects

On completing this course you’ll have the knowledge and skills to provide professional strategic advice and lead and promote health, safety, and environmental performance in your workplace.

Because we're known for offering one-of-a-kind NEBOSH courses, both the University and our graduates have a great reputation among professionals in the Humber and Yorkshire region.

Take your career to the next level

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.

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Not ready to apply yet?

We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.

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All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.