Environmental Management and Consultancy (Taught)

UWE Bristol’s MSc Environmental Management and Consultancy lets you tailor your studies through optional modules while developing skills for senior consultancy, management and policy roles. A professional practice placement provides hands-on industry experience.

This programme is accredited by the Community for Environmental Disciplines in Higher Education (CEDHE), the education committee of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). We're seeking accreditation by the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

You can apply for free Student Membership and for a fast-track route to membership once you graduate, starting you on a route towards becoming a Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist.

Why study Environmental Management and Consultancy?
This MSc develops both technical capability and professional judgement. You’ll work with real data, engage in applied tasks, and build consultancy-style skills through reports, presentations, portfolios and field-based enquiry. Whether you’re aiming for environmental consultancy, environmental management or a broader sustainability role, you’ll gain the insight and confidence needed for a rapidly evolving sector.

Why study with UWE Bristol?
At UWE Bristol, environmental management and consultancy are combined within one flexible, professionally focused degree. You’ll be taught by academics who are active researchers and practitioners, ensuring your learning is informed by current evidence and sector priorities.

An industry steering group of environmental consultants and professionals advises on the course, contributes to teaching and offers placement opportunities. This ensures the curriculum stays closely aligned to industry needs. 
The course is supported by a minimum 20-day professional placement, giving you direct experience of working with consultancies, local authorities, NGOs or environmental organisations. You’ll receive guidance from both academic staff and our careers service to help you secure your placement.

Where can it take me?
You’ll gain the skills and experience to support career progression within consultancy firms and across public, private and third-sector organisations.

Typical graduate destinations include roles such as:

• Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer, Environment Agency

• Wastewater Strategy Engineer, Wessex Water

• Senior Carbon Consultant, WSP

• Sustainability and Energy Consultant, Envision

• Procurement Sustainability Manager, National Grid

• Chartered Environmental Consultant and Carbon Advisor (Infrastructure), Arup.