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In the light of global environmental change and the current political agenda there is an increasing drive for the environment to be managed in a sustainable fashion in order to tackle the global challenges of food, water and energy security.

This programme, run jointly with the University's School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, provides students with a solid grounding in the natural and social scientific principles behind environmental management issues. We offer a unique opportunity to develop an understanding of the natural science behind how the environment works and also the economic drivers and the legal and policy framework for sustainable environmental management. Graduates will be highly employable in the growing market for environmental managers and consultants. Climate-KIClogo

This course has been Labelled by Climate-KIC - a knowledge and Innovation Community that works with existing and relevant Masters courses to enhance them with complementary learning. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit the Climate-KIC website or get in touch with Lisa McElhinney ([e-mail]) directly.

The MSc also provides in-service training for those already working within the profession as a PG Diploma or Post-Experience Certificate.

We are accepting applications - please click the link to Apply Now.
Who will be teaching me?
The course provides you with the flexibility to work with any member of our staff, but below we have provided you with a brief example of the key teaching staff on the MSc:



steverobinson_smlProfessor Steve Robinson

Among others, Steve's research interests covers: the reduction of the transfer of nutrients from agricultural land to surface waters, the effect of organic amendments on soil nutrient dynamics and water quality and biogeochemical processes in soil that regulate phosphorus dynamics in periodically flooded soils.

In the USA, Steve developed his research record in the role of agriculture in the degradation of water quality through losses of nutrients and other water pollutants. Specifically, his international reputation is in the biogeochemistry of phosphorus at the soil-water interface. One of his current research roles is lead contractor in a EU FP 6 project on the recycling and biological upgrading of bone meal for environmentally sustainable crop protection and P nutrition. Under the Erasmus Staff Mobility Programme, Steve regularly lectures in Soil Science and Wetland Biogeochemistry at The University of Rostock, Germany.

Steve sits on the Science and Horticulture Advice Committee for the RHS.



chriscollins_smlProfessor Chris Collins

Chris' research and teaching addresses the fate of pollutants in the soil-plant system. This has been developed through multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, regulators and academics nationally and internationally, to determine the impacts of environmental exposure of humans and other biota to these toxic chemicals. Recently he has collaborated to develop an in-vitro gut system (CEPBET) for the determination of the bioaccessibility of organic pollutants, and produce a framework for exposure models for the Intergovernmental Group on the Risk to Health from Chemicals. More recently Chris reviewed the plant uptake model for The Environment Agency's Contaminated Land Exposure Assessment model (CLEA), to determine the most appropriate approach.

simonmortimer_smlDr Simon Mortimer (Agriculture)


In 1989, Simon's paper with Roberts & Goedert :Ecology and biology and mathematical modelling of weed and crop seed germination and dormancy' made key advances in empirical modelling of germination responses to environmental factors. Significant advances have continued with research on parasitic weeds (Striga and Orobanche spp.) with contributions in both their germination biology and weed management Some of these studies utilised our world famous temperature gradient plate, which Simon developed with Prof Eric Roberts. The design is licensed to Grant Instruments in Cambridge. Simon co-ordinated a large multi-disciplinary team of crop, animal and social scientists plus NGO personnel in both the UK and Kenya for this DFID-funded Research Project( IPM of maize-forage dairying in Central Kenya). But his main current emphasis is on exploitation of crop genotype and crop seed vigour to suppress weeds. In collaboration with colleagues in the USA, he is developing an exciting and highly innovative robotic systems. Smart weeding systems use autonomous machines (robots) for plant specific agriculture and weed mapping using cameras mounted on third party machinery for site specific weed control.

emilyboyd_smlProfessor Emily Boyd

Emily is a social scientist specializing in climate change, development and resilience. Emily is currently a Steering Board member of the Governmental Strategic Research Programme at Stockholm University Ekoklim and Resilience Programme leader at the Centre for Food Security (CFS). She is on the Editorial board of Climate Risk Management and Editorial Associate Journal of Ecology and Society. She has been a reviewer for The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) FAR WGII and Guest Editor for Antipode, Geographical Journal and Development Policy Review. She was a member of Board for Latin America Research Programme, Research Council of Norway (3 year appointment from September 2008). She is a senior research associate of the Stockholm Resilience Centre and an associate of the Walker Institute for Climate Systems Research.

What modules will I take?
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You can choose to take the MSc as either a one-year full-time degree, or part-time over two years. All taught modules are taken in the Autumn and Spring Terms from October to March. Dissertation research and writing takes place between April and September.

The Optional aspect of the programme is divided into three specialist 'pathways' that allow you to deepen your understanding in a single area, or take a broader approach.

Read more about our optional modules here.

Here is an example of the type of modules you might take on the Contaminated and Urban Environments Pathway:

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Resource and Environmental Economics

Ecosystem Services

Dissertation

Environmental Management: Principles and Practice

Resilience for Sustainable Development

Research Skills and Career Learning

Waste and Environmental Management

EU Environmental Law

Practical Site Investigation and Assessment

Quantitative Analysis of Environmental Data

Soils and Water Quality

You can read more about our modules here: MSc Environmental Management module outlines

Fieldwork and Placement opportunities
During their research projects, students may be based abroad or with the UK at consultancies, governmental agencies, research institutes or industrial bodies provided the Programme Director is satisfied that suitable facilities and supervision are available to them.

The MSc project topics offered to our students this year have included projects suggested by, and involving external advisors, from the following bodies:

British Geological Survey
Chilterns Conservation Board
Environment Agency
Firth Consultants
Food Standards Agency
Hounslow Borough Council
National Institute of Agricultural Botany
Rothamsted Research
Royal Horticultural Society
Thames Water
The Coal Authority
The Earth Trust
The following bodies also offered the host MSc project placements this year:

British Geological Survey
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Forest Research
Rothamsted Research
Syngenta
An International Community
The student body on our MSc is extremely diverse, drawing from a range of different backgrounds and offering an enriched shared learn­ing environment as a consequence. In recent years, overseas students have come to us from as far afield as Belarus, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Iran, Italy, Japan, Nigeria and Spain. Many come straight from completing undergraduate degrees, some have worked in industry and are updating their skills for career development, others wish to retrain and move into the environmental sector.

Careers
Over 97% of our students are in employment or undertaking further study (as at six months after graduation) according to the latest data collected independently for the Higher Education Statistics Agency. Our graduates work for: Environment Agency; Natural England; National Trust; Komex; WSP Environmental; RPS consultancy; HFL Risk Services; ERM; LK Group, Clancy Docwra, Tim O'Hare Asscoaites, Thames Water; Forestry Commission; RSPB; CL Associates; Environ UK Ltd and Peter Brett Associates. Graduates also go on to study for PhDs.

Recent Dissertations
To give a flavour of the types of research you can do while studying with us, here is a sample of recent dissertations from our students:

Importance and promotion of power generation by renewable energy in Bangladesh
Assessing the impact of overlying vegetation and landscape features on in-field soil invertebrate biology
Barriers & Incentives to Woodland Management under the ADAFOR project.
Assessing the impact of overlying vegetation and landscape features on in-field soil invertebrate biology
Environmental impacts analysis for UK dairy processing at production level: energy efficiency of distribution
Further Information
For more details why not download the course brochure, or you are welcome to contact the course convenor directly: Dr Elizabeth Shaw.

Apply Now






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Specifically, his international reputation is in the biogeochemistry of phosphorus at the soil-water interface. One of his current research roles is lead contractor in a EU FP 6 project on the recycling and biological upgrading of bone meal for environmentally sustainable crop protection and P nutrition. Under the Erasmus Staff Mobility Programme, Steve regularly lectures in Soil Science and Wetland Biogeochemistry at The University of Rostock, Germany.Steve sits on the Science and Horticulture Advice Committee for the RHS. chriscollins_smlProfessor Chris CollinsChris' research and teaching addresses the fate of pollutants in the soil-plant system. This has been developed through multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, regulators and academics nationally and internationally, to determine the impacts of environmental exposure of humans and other biota to these toxic chemicals. Recently he has collaborated to develop an in-vitro gut system (CEPBET) for the determination of the bioaccessibility of organic pollutants, and produce a framework for exposure models for the Intergovernmental Group on the Risk to Health from Chemicals. More recently Chris reviewed the plant uptake model for The Environment Agency's Contaminated Land Exposure Assessment model (CLEA), to determine the most appropriate approach.simonmortimer_smlDr Simon Mortimer (Agriculture)In 1989, Simon's paper with Roberts & Goedert :Ecology and biology and mathematical modelling of weed and crop seed germination and dormancy' made key advances in empirical modelling of germination responses to environmental factors. Significant advances have continued with research on parasitic weeds (Striga and Orobanche spp.) with contributions in both their germination biology and weed management Some of these studies utilised our world famous temperature gradient plate, which Simon developed with Prof Eric Roberts. The design is licensed to Grant Instruments in Cambridge. Simon co-ordinated a large multi-disciplinary team of crop, animal and social scientists plus NGO personnel in both the UK and Kenya for this DFID-funded Research Project( IPM of maize-forage dairying in Central Kenya). But his main current emphasis is on exploitation of crop genotype and crop seed vigour to suppress weeds. In collaboration with colleagues in the USA, he is developing an exciting and highly innovative robotic systems. Smart weeding systems use autonomous machines (robots) for plant specific agriculture and weed mapping using cameras mounted on third party machinery for site specific weed control.emilyboyd_smlProfessor Emily BoydEmily is a social scientist specializing in climate change, development and resilience. Emily is currently a Steering Board member of the Governmental Strategic Research Programme at Stockholm University Ekoklim and Resilience Programme leader at the Centre for Food Security (CFS). She is on the Editorial board of Climate Risk Management and Editorial Associate Journal of Ecology and Society. She has been a reviewer for The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) FAR WGII and Guest Editor for Antipode, Geographical Journal and Development Policy Review. She was a member of Board for Latin America Research Programme, Research Council of Norway (3 year appointment from September 2008). She is a senior research associate of the Stockholm Resilience Centre and an associate of the Walker Institute for Climate Systems Research.What modules will I take?Water sampleYou can choose to take the MSc as either a one-year full-time degree, or part-time over two years. All taught modules are taken in the Autumn and Spring Terms from October to March. Dissertation research and writing takes place between April and September.The Optional aspect of the programme is divided into three specialist 'pathways' that allow you to deepen your understanding in a single area, or take a broader approach.Read more about our optional modules here.Here is an example of the type of modules you might take on the Contaminated and Urban Environments Pathway:
Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Resource and Environmental Economics

Ecosystem Services

Dissertation

Environmental Management: Principles and Practice

Resilience for Sustainable Development

Research Skills and Career Learning

Waste and Environmental Management

EU Environmental Law

Practical Site Investigation and Assessment

Quantitative Analysis of Environmental Data

Soils and Water Quality

You can read more about our modules here: MSc Environmental Management module outlines

Fieldwork and Placement opportunities
During their research projects, students may be based abroad or with the UK at consultancies, governmental agencies, research institutes or industrial bodies provided the Programme Director is satisfied that suitable facilities and supervision are available to them.

The MSc project topics offered to our students this year have included projects suggested by, and involving external advisors, from the following bodies:

British Geological Survey
Chilterns Conservation Board
Environment Agency
Firth Consultants
Food Standards Agency
Hounslow Borough Council
National Institute of Agricultural Botany
Rothamsted Research
Royal Horticultural Society
Thames Water
The Coal Authority
The Earth Trust
The following bodies also offered the host MSc project placements this year:

British Geological Survey
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Forest Research
Rothamsted Research
Syngenta
An International Community
The student body on our MSc is extremely diverse, drawing from a range of different backgrounds and offering an enriched shared learn­ing environment as a consequence. In recent years, overseas students have come to us from as far afield as Belarus, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Iran, Italy, Japan, Nigeria and Spain. Many come straight from completing undergraduate degrees, some have worked in industry and are updating their skills for career development, others wish to retrain and move into the environmental sector.

Careers
Over 97% of our students are in employment or undertaking further study (as at six months after graduation) according to the latest data collected independently for the Higher Education Statistics Agency. Our graduates work for: Environment Agency; Natural England; National Trust; Komex; WSP Environmental; RPS consultancy; HFL Risk Services; ERM; LK Group, Clancy Docwra, Tim O'Hare Asscoaites, Thames Water; Forestry Commission; RSPB; CL Associates; Environ UK Ltd and Peter Brett Associates. Graduates also go on to study for PhDs.

Recent Dissertations
To give a flavour of the types of research you can do while studying with us, here is a sample of recent dissertations from our students:

Importance and promotion of power generation by renewable energy in Bangladesh
Assessing the impact of overlying vegetation and landscape features on in-field soil invertebrate biology
Barriers & Incentives to Woodland Management under the ADAFOR project.
Assessing the impact of overlying vegetation and landscape features on in-field soil invertebrate biology
Environmental impacts analysis for UK dairy processing at production level: energy efficiency of distribution
Further Information
For more details why not download the course brochure, or you are welcome to contact the course convenor directly: Dr Elizabeth Shaw.

Apply Now






For current students
and staff
Things to do now

Download a brochure
Apply now
Ask a question
Take a self guided tour of the University of Reading
Visit us
Overseas? Take a virtual tour!

Find out about the campus and facilities at the University of Reading
Student Life at Reading
Read about the course directors:
Dr Liz Shaw,
Dr Simon Mortimer
Follow us

FacebookFacebook
Contact Us

Email: shespgadmissions@
reading.a

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