Master of Environmental Studies (by Course Work and Dissertation) is a multidisciplinary programme designed to enhance the skills and technical expertise of graduates working in all facets of the environmental arena. The programme aims to produce managers able to address many issues in the highly complex and changing area of environmental studies. This degree may be taken with specialization in a range of fields. Students may choose from one of three degree pathways of environmental studies; Science, Management, or Health.

The Science stream programme aims is to provide professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute, directly or indirectly, to the conservation and careful use of natural resources for the benefit of society. Successful participants will develop the capacity to carry out independent scientific and technical research and assessments on environmental issues. The Management stream will developing a sound understanding of the key approaches in environmental management and decision-making, students will expand their critical appreciation of sustainability, ethics, governance and cultural difference in relation to environmental practice and management. The health stream will offers participants an opportunity to reflect on their professional practice and gain a theoretical and critical perspective of issues associated with environmental, health and safety management.

Details of programme structure, showing course codes, course names and their respective units are given under Programme Structure section. It is important to note that all courses that appear as core courses are mandatory and not optional; hence students are required to take all core courses in this programme.