MRes Environment and Development
If you are concerned by the many environmental and human crises we currently face as a global society and hope to join expanding efforts to seek solutions to these challenges, then this programme in Environment and Development could be for you.
It recognises the intrinsic link between safeguarding the planet's ecosystems and dealing with the many challenges faced by people in the ‘global South' who live under the shadow of war, extreme poverty and environmental stresses. Combining top-quality theoretical enquiry and hands-on, project-focused fieldwork, this course prepares researchers and practitioners with expertise in relevant skills for understanding, analysing and solving complex environment-development problems.
You will cover a range of topics including: theories of development; global governance and international development policy frameworks; biotechnology and food security; trade and sustainable development; ecosystem services; global warming.
Core Modules
- Dissertation Project
- Perspectives on Environment and Development
- Research Methods
Optional Modules
- Climate Change and Society
- Conservation Biology
- Data Assimilation and Integration
- Environment and Culture: Issues, Politics and Institutions
- Environmental Justice
- Environmental Management
- Food Security, Agriculture and Climate Change
- Geoinformatics
- Habitat Management
- Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Sciences
- Quantitative research method
- Sustainable Water Management: Concepts, Governance and Practice
Essential Info
Director of Studies
Dr Saskia Vermeylen
Duration
12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants to our taught masters degrees require a relevant, good first degree (normally 2:1 or equivalent). We can also consider applicants with a 2:2 (or equivalent) if they have relevant work experience (including voluntary work).
We also encourage applications from professionals who have relevant work-related qualifications but not necessarily a first degree. If you come from a non-standard background and would like advice on your eligibility for our programmes please get in touch with the LEC PG Office.
Funding
There are a number of bursaries available for our Taught Masters courses, please consult Taught Masters Funding.
Contact Details
To discuss further please consult the Director of Studies, for general enquiries please consult the FAQ page.