Advert
Advert

MSc Environment and Development

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time

Course Description

Examine the challenges of promoting healthy environments in the developing world with our MSc Environment and Development master’s degree.

You will explore the interrelations between environment and development at global, regional, national and local levels. You will also learn how to critically examine how these interdisciplinary challenges are constructed, interpreted and addressed by academics, international agencies, government-level policymakers, the private sector, non-government development actors, civil society, and people around the world.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally required to have a good undergraduate honours degree, ideally with upper second-class or above (or equivalent from an internationally recognised university outside the UK). Applicants who have relevant career experience are also welcome to apply.

Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills.

Ask a question

Fees

For fees and funding options please visit website to find out more

Programme Funding

Masters scholarships available please visit website for details

Student Destinations

Our programmes are excellent preparation for careers in practice, research and policy in the areas of international and rural development, agricultural economics, and marketing within the food chain.

Engagement with a wide variety of visiting speakers and field trips provides many opportunities for networking. In addition, competitive internships, placements and research dissertations are opportunities to showcase your skills, undertake field research or link with organisations in the development sector.For examples of organisations our graduates go on to work for, please visit the GIIDAE website.

Module Details

Sample modules:

  • Global environmental change, justice and development
  • Theories and practices of development
  • Ecosystem services
  • Addressing poverty and inequality through social policy
  • Energy, climate change and development

University of Reading Campus

Where is University of Reading?

View Website

University Profile