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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 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’re a non-graduate looking for a qualification, our Advanced Diploma in Environmental Decision Making offers an entry route.

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 Diploma in Environmental Decision Making (D38). Go to the description below for advice about the courses you need to take.

If you haven’t got a degree, and want a qualification, start with the Advanced Diploma. See the description below for advice about where to start.

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 system 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.

Taught Masters

  • Environmental Decision Making
    Expand your knowledge of environmental decision making and develop the skills to participate in more effective, informed and creative environmental decision-making processes with this MSc.

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.

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