Sustainability and Environmental Management with Integrated Master's Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

Our four-year Sustainability and Environmental Management MSci provides you with the master's-level skills to become a leader in one of the most important fields of our time. Building expertise across environmental science, policy and management through fieldwork, cutting-edge research techniques and laboratory methods, you will be equipped to pursue PhD study or a specialist career in the environmental sector.

Why choose this course?

* Develop advanced research, laboratory and project management skills to support your future career


* Our unique 600-acre campus offers a fantastic natural environment to perform fieldwork


* Build expertise in data analysis, GIS, problem-solving and sustainability strategy


* Gain a master's-level qualification


* Explore internship opportunities, build industry connections and gain real-world experience

From climate change and resource depletion to environmental degradation, our Sustainability and Environmental Management MSci equips you with the skills and expertise to tackle the environmental challenges of the 21st century with confidence. Combining cutting-edge topics with master’s-level research, laboratory, and computational techniques, the course offers a strong blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

Your first year provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the discipline. You will explore Earth's scientific processes and key environmental issues while developing the core skills required of sustainability and environmental scientists. This foundation prepares you for more advanced study and practical application in later years. From there, you will progress to a more in-depth and critical exploration of key issues, using spatial data to analyse and address complex environmental and socio-economic challenges. You will apply your learning through a residential field course and by completing an environmental and sustainability impact assessment on Keele campus.

By your third year, you will have greater flexibility to specialise in areas that interest you, alongside undertaking an independent research project and a consultancy project, where you will develop strategies for sustainable solutions within a chosen sector. The fourth year of the MSci is designed to enhance your employability while deepening your subject-specific knowledge through the development of advanced problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. You will also further develop your research abilities, particularly in critically evaluating scientific literature and in designing and carrying out an independent research project. Alongside this, you will explore a range of advanced research topics.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.