The MSc Environmental Management for Agriculture course examines the environmental impact of agriculture activities, focusing on sustainable practices. The course aims to develop interdisciplinary skills to identify on-farm environmental risks and develop solutions. The course is accredited by IEMA and CIWEM, offering free student membership and a fast track to Practitioner Membership. It consists of five core modules, a research methods module, a supervised research project, and optional modules. The course is flexible, allowing students to study while working, and is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessement. Students can complete the course within two years, with access to university facilities and a virtual learning environment.
University of Hertfordshire
MSc Environmental Management for Agriculture
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in agriculture, botany, plant sciences, horticulture, zoology, environmental sciences, or related subject.
- Professional qualification and/or work experience equivalent to the above.
- Students with non-English first language need a 6.5 IELTS score.
Career Prospects
Students can seek career opportunities in various fields like Research Centers, Farms, Educational Institutions, Food Production, etc. Some top MSc Agriculture job profiles include Field Officer, Breeder, Agronomist, Farm Manager, Agricultural Scientist, Food Inspector, etc.
Course Details
The MSc Environmental Management for Agriculture course approach integrates blended learning, Â combining:
- face-to-face teaching and tutorials with online learning materials
- field and laboratory work
- easy contact with tutorsÂ
- online submission of assignments
All modules are delivered as intensive two or three day short courses that run primarily on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Full-time students attend tutorials in the weeks following a short course, receiving face-to-face support.
Part-time students attend courses at the University for only about 16 working days a year. These students complete their assignments through making use of our outstanding virtual learning environment Studynet and keeping in remote contact with tutors. Students normally complete the part time course within two years but we give maximum of five years.Â
Our outstanding virtual learning environment Studynet will enable you to keep in remote contact with tutors and submit assignments online
Assessment is primarily by assignments, often directly related to environmental management in the workplace or field. These can include reports, essays, seminars and online tests.
You have access to excellent University facilities including a field station, laboratories and state of the art Learning Resource Centres.
Each module can be studied individually as a stand-alone course, please enquire for further details.
Modules
Research Methods - 15 Credits
Environmental Management Tools and Methods - 15 Credits
Integrated Farm Management - 15 Credits
Environment Management for Agriculture Individual Research Project - 45 Credits
Integrated Crop Protection - 15 Credits
Sustainability & Environmental Systems - 15 Credits
Foundation in Environmental Auditing - 15 Credits
Sustainable Energy - 15 Credits
Environmental Policy and Governance - 15 Credits
Integrated Waste & Pollution Management - 15 Credits
Water Pollution Control - 15 Credits
Ecology & Conservation - 15 Credits
Water Resources - 15 Credits
Agriculture and Environment - 15 Credits
Understanding & Managing Change - 15 Credits
Study Skills - 0 Credits
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