MSc Environmental Protection and Management

Scotland's Rural College · Edinburgh (Peter Wilson Building, Kings Buildings) - Aberdeen campus for several MSc courses, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

This Master programme in Environmental Studies provides advanced knowledge of environmental science, sustainability, environmental policy, and ecology. Students develop research skills to address pressing environmental challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource management. Graduates work as environmental consultants, sustainability managers, policy analysts, and researchers.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £20,000/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £20,000/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: September

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

UK Bachelor (Honours) degree or equivalent for MSc entry; overseas qualifications assessed via UK ENIC; SRUC-in-your-country pages list per-country requirements; contextual admissions - relevant experience may substitute for qualifications on a case-by-case basis; some courses (veterinary/physical)

Required documents

SRUC online application (via course page 'Apply now') or University of Edinburgh application for accredited MScs; Degree certificates and transcripts; English language certificate (IELTS preferred, within 24 months); References; Personal statement (per application system); Passport/visa documentatio

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultySchool of Natural and Social Sciences

Official university

Scotland's Rural College

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£20,000	—	needs the fee

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