MSc Sustainable Planning and Environmental Management

The Sustainable Planning and Environmental Management MSc course at the University of Hertfordshire is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of careers within the planning sector. The course offers a holistic view of environmental planning and contains essential master's level content that will enable you to understand the breadth and inter-disciplinary nature of sustainable planning.Course Content: The course content includes the areas of sustainable development, predicting and managing future trends, urban and rural planning, sustainable transport, environmental management, and policy-making. Students will also learn about the economic principles vital to environmental management and how to critically evaluate environmental law and policy.Key Modules: Some key modules of the course include Principles of Spatial Planning, Sustainable Cities and Neighbourhoods, Research Methods and Skills, Transport Policy and Travel Behaviour, Environmental Legislation and Policy, and Dissertation.Accreditations: The course is recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).Future Careers: Graduates can expect to find job opportunities in a range of areas, including regional and urban planning, transport management, waste management, town and country planning and environmental consultancy. Many students have gone on to work in the public sector or private sectors like transportation, housing, or consultancy firms.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.