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We ensure that our MSc programme remains relevant to current and emerging environmental issues.
You'll be taught by internationally recognised academics who are researching global topics. You'll also attend lectures from our industrial partners and former master's students.
We place a strong emphasis on hands-on learning. As well as attending lectures, you'll learn through a mixture of laboratory and computer practicals, site visits and a field study.
Our programme will provide you with the opportunity to undertake research and develop the skills employers are looking for alongside staff who are active in their fields. For example, we design coursework assignments to reflect the outputs required by industry, and give every student the opportunity to undertake their independent research project with an external partner.
Overall, 92% of Geography and Environmental Science master's students were satisfied with the quality of their course (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2022; 12 responses).
Heather Selwyn-Smith
MSc Environmental Management graduate, now employed at Honeywell Aerospace
The University of Reading is ranked 3rd in the UK for research power in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (Times Higher Education, Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Our master's programme will help you to establish a firm grounding in your chosen specialism and take your knowledge and skills to the next level.
Join a vibrant and welcoming department at a University named Sustainable University of the Year (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
