MSc Environment and Development with Integrated International Fieldwork
Year 1
(Award available for year: Master of Science)
Learning outcomes
On completion of this programme students will be able to:- understand the need to address social, economic and environmental issues regarding development in both the global North and South in a holistic way;- appreciate, identify, and apply suitable interdisciplinary approaches to development policy, planning and practice;- appreciate and use the key inter-disciplinary research methods and approaches that are used in development processes;- link knowledge and research to specific policy instruments and management initiatives;- use their experience of working in interdisciplinary teams on problems related to both environment and/or development.
Transferable (key) skills
The students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- a practical and working understanding of the processes whereby environment, development and sustainability policies and interventions are made;- the skills required to conduct multi-disciplinary research on environment and development related topics;- the skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in industry or area of professional practice;- evaluating their own achievement and that of others;- self direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations;- independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;- critical engagement in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms.