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The postgraduate programme in Environmental Decision Making (EDM) is designed with a wide range of activities and occupations in mind. It is relevant to those working in or interested in environmental management, as well as associated activities such as health and safety or quality management. Everyday concerns of environmental protection, natural resource management, energy conservation and rapidly changing environmental legislation and environmental policy are considered in global and local contexts. Courses in the programme teach the skills you need to unpack the issues and participate creatively in the process of making environmental decisions, in all sectors of society.
Whether you’re already working in the field, or hoping to do so, the programme offers a clear pathway towards postgraduate qualifications. You can choose from the set of taught courses that lead to the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Decision Making. And once you’ve achieved this, you need only a single additional research-based course to get an MSc in Environmental Decision Making.
If you just want to study a particular topic for personal or professional reasons, you can take any one of the individual courses on its own.
Where to start in Environmental Decision Making
If you’re ready for postgraduate study and want a qualification, start with the Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Decision Making (K07). Go to the description below for advice about the courses you need to take.
If you haven’t got a degree or equivalent but are interested in this subject, see our undergraduate pages for information about preparation, or you can talk to an adviser about your ability to study at this level.
If you’re looking for standalone courses in specific areas and you’ve already got a degree, go to the 'courses in Environmental decision making' link below. Environmental decision making: a systems approach (T863) is a good general starting point if you’re looking for an introduction at this level. Do check the course descriptions for any entry requirements.
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Environmental Decision Making
The MSc in Environmental Decision Making builds on your studies at postgraduate certificate and diploma levels with in-depth research of a topic that you choose yourself.
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Courses in Environmental Decision Making
See the list of all our individual courses in Environmental Decision Making.
Research degrees
For information about postgraduate research degrees, visit the Research Degrees Prospectus.
Undergraduate options
See the list of undergraduate courses and qualifications in Environment, Development and International Studies.
Spotlight on Environmental Decision Making
Is it for me?
Read the 'Is it for me?' advice and other information on the EDM programme website.
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