
Educational partner register
Today’s Students and Graduates are tomorrow’s sustainability leaders – and together, we can give them the best possible start to working life. We’ll introduce them to a whole world of learning and opportunity and then guide them towards the best employers.
That strong start begins with IEMA Course Approval. Gaining our independent, quality-driven approval for your environment and/or sustainability programmes means you can attract the brightest Students and equip them with IEMA membership throughout their studies and beyond.
See which Universities we are already working with and get in touch with us to get your course approval in motion.
Partners
Cardiff Metropolitan University
SOAS, University of London / Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CeDEP)
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
University of Central Lancashire
University of Leeds - Institute for Transport Studies
University of Leeds - School of Earth and Environment
University of Oxford - School of Geography and the Environment
University of the West of England
Aberystwyth University
Founded in 1872 as University College Wales, Aberystwyth University had a long history of excellence in teaching and research. Its Gogerddan campus houses the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), a world class research and teaching centre that addresses global challenges such as food security, sustainability and climate change.
Website: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/
Courses on offer
Aston University
Founded in 1895 and a university since 1966, Aston is a long-established university led by its three main beneficiary groups – students, business and the professions, and the West Midlands region and wider society. Located in Birmingham, Aston University was ranked in the top 25 of the Guardian University Guide 2022.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aston.ac.uk
Bangor University
Bangor University offers academic excellence in one of the most attractive study locations in the UK, lying next to the Menai Straits at the foot of the Snowdonia National Park, in North Wales. It is ranked a Top 350 world university and offers world class teaching and research, having been ranked in the top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2018.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/
Address: School of Natural Sciences, Deiniol Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2UW
Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. We teach and research across art, sciences, education, social science, and business. The University employs outstanding creative professionals who support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk
Address: Bath Spa University Newton Park Newton St Loe Bath BA2 9BN United Kingdom
Courses on offer
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University has more than 19,000 students and we are ranked as one of the top 200 young universities in the world, but our ambition doesn’t stop there. Our vision is to be recognised worldwide as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk
Address: Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom
Courses on offer
Brunel University London
Brunel University was founded in 1966 and is located in Uxbridge, London. It is ranked among the UK's top 50 and London's top 10 universities in the Complete University Guide 2018 and one of the top 25 universities in the world for international students (Times Higher Education 2017). At the last Research Assessment Exercise, 82% of the staff were judged to be conducting research of international standing, further enhancing the quality of postgraduate study.
Website: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/
Address: Brunel University London Kingston Lane Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University provides practice-focused and professionally oriented education to students from around the globe. Our vision emboldens this commitment to education, research and innovation undertaken in partnership with our students, governments, business and industry and with tangible benefits for individuals, society and the economy. We are committed to ensuring that every student fulfils their potential to make outstanding graduate-level contributions to their own and future generations.
Website: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk
Courses on offer
Coventry University
An award-winning university, we are committed to providing our students with the best possible experience. We continue to invest in both our facilities and our innovative approach to education. Our students benefit from industry-relevant teaching, and resources and support designed to help them succeed. These range from our modern library and computing facilities to dedicated careers advice and our impressive Students’ Union activities.
Email: [email protected],
Website: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/
Address: Coventry University Priory Street Coventry United Kingdom CV1 5FB
Courses on offer
Cranfield University
Cranfield is the UK’s only specialist postgraduate university in technology and management. It has been leading the development and implementation of methods for analysing and sustainably managing environmental resources for over 40 years. At Cranfield you will develop your skills and expertise alongside professionals from around the globe.
Website: https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/
Address: College Road Cranfield MK43 0AL UK
Courses on offer
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University is a distinctive, inclusive and forward-looking university that is committed to its social mission to promote the common good. We have become an international centre of excellence in higher education, promoting employability and global citizenship in our graduates, with a tradition of widening access to higher education for talented individuals regardless of their backgrounds.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/
Address: Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road Glasgow G4 0BA Scotland, UK
Keele University
Keele University, in Staffordshire, is world-renowned for its breadth of teaching and research that tackles the world's most urgent problems. 80% of our research is deemed world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (2021). Keele is a leader in Sustainability, awarded the title of Global Sustainability Institution of the Year, (Green Gown Awards, 2021).
Website: //www.keele.ac.uk/gge/
Kingston University
At Kingston University, we are passionate about enhancing our students’ life chances by helping you make the most of your learning opportunity and equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed in the 21st Century’s demanding workplace. The University has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and its undergraduate and postgraduate courses and has a very good record of employment for its graduates.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/
Address: Kingston University River House 53–57 High Street Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 1LQ
Royal Agricultural University
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for 175 years. Today, the RAU has more than 1,100 students studying agriculture, business, environment, equine science, farm management, food, real estate and rural land management. The University, based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, prides itself on its links with industry and all courses are designed to meet the demands of the employment market for land-based expertise, both in the UK and worldwide.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.rau.ac.uk/
Courses on offer
SOAS, University of London / Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CeDEP)
SOAS, University of London is the leading higher education institution in Europe specialising in studyof Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS’s Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CeDEP) focuses on research and postgraduate distance education. CeDEP’s MSc/PGDip/PGCert programmes are part of University of London International Programmes.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.soas.ac.uk/cedep/
Address: Distance Learning Administration FG09 10 Thornhaugh Street Russell Square London WC1H 0XG
The Open University
The Open University has pioneered distance learning for over 50 years, delivering exceptional teaching and outstanding support to students across the UK and the world. Through the power of learning we aim to transform lives and communities, opening a world of possibilities for everyone. Our mission is to make learning accessible to all, and together we’ve already helped over 2 million students to realise their ambitions.
Website: https://www.open.ac.uk/
Address: The Open University PO Box 197 Milton Keynes MK7 6BJ
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
HKU was founded in 1910 and continues to attract the best students locally and from around the world. The University’s academics have outstanding achievements in teaching and research, and about half of HKU’s faculty are from overseas. All ten faculties provide teaching and supervision for postgraduate-level research students, with the support of the Graduate School.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hku.hk/
Address: The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
University of Aberdeen
Founded in 1495 The University of Aberdeen combines traditional learning and research values with novel, innovative and forward looking modes of delivery. The School of Biological Sciences offers world-leading research, and research-led teaching. Our research addresses the fundamental biological consequences of environmental change and is shaped around four research clusters- ecology, evolution, environment and ecophysiology. These are supported with a thriving community of around 300 researchers and state-of-the-art facilities. These values underpin our teaching and learning strategy.
Website: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/
Address: King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX
University of Bath
The University of Bath School of Management in Bath, England, was established in 1966 and is one of the most prestigious business schools in both the UK and the world. The school is ranked 1st in the country for Marketing, and Top 5 for both Accounting and Finance, and Business and Management Studies (The Complete University Guide 2023).
The School of Management is also leading centre for research. In the latest Research Excellence Framework, 56% of our submissions met the 4* standard (the highest possible).
Website: https://www.bath.ac.uk/
Courses on offer
University of Central Lancashire
Central Lancashire is one of the UK’s largest universities with a student and staff community approaching 38,000. Internationally the University has academic partners in all regions of the globe and it is on a world stage that the first class quality of its education was first recognised. In 2010, the University became the first UK modern Higher Education institution to appear in the QS World University Rankings. In 2016, the Centre for World University Rankings estimated Central Lancashire to be in the top 3.7 percent of all worldwide universities, highlighting the progress the institution has made in providing students with real-world learning experiences and reflecting the institution’s broad pool of academic talent.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/bsc-hons-environmental-science.php
Address: University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire PR1 2HE
University of Chester
The University of Chester is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK. It is recognised as a centre of excellence for its practice in ensuring standards and enhancing the quality of learning opportunities for students. The supportive relationships that underpin the learning environment, and the strength of the University’s professional partnership work are core to its values.
Website: https://www1.chester.ac.uk/
Courses on offer
University of Derby
The University of Derby is a modern UK university located in the East Midlands and is rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Based at one of our three campuses (Derby, Buxton and Chesterfield) and online, students can study for a foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate or research course across a wide range of subjects including Sustainability and Environmental Management.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.derby.ac.uk/online/
Address: University of Derby Online Learning Enterprise Centre 37 Bridge Street Derby Derbyshire DE1 3LA
Courses on offer
University of Dundee
The School of Social Sciences, where Architecture and Urban Planning are, aim to provide the analysis and evidence needed for solutions to complex problems and provide students with knowledge and skills to play an active part in contemporary society. Everything we do has a purpose and is expressed through our research, teaching and civic engagement. We take a lead role in understanding the challenges facing society today, helping inform the policy choices that will improve the quality of our social lives, and offering a vision of a better future. The vision of the school is but around the pillars of:
- Bringing disciplines together to research key global challenges
- Providing an outstanding student experience
- Educating the professional of tomorrow
- Championing civic engagement
Website: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/
Courses on offer
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia’s School of Environmental Sciences is one of the largest and most fully developed interdisciplinary institutions of its kind in Europe. The School provides a stimulating, innovative and active research environment for the study of natural and human environments. In the Research Excellence Framework exercise in 2021 (REF 2021), 67% of our research was assessed to be world-leading, we were ranked 4th overall in the UK for research quality in the Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences, and 94% of our research was judged to be either world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour. Half a century of ground-breaking environmental science at UEA has been recognised through the award of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in February 2018.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.uea.ac.uk/environmental-sciences
Address: School of Environmental Science Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ
University of Edinburgh
The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh, together with SRUC (Scotland's Agricultural College), offers a wide range of one-year taught MSc programmes in the areas of environmental sustainability, climate change, carbon management, energy and society, environmental sustainability, ecological economics, environmental management and protection, marine science and policy, environment, culture & society, GIS, earth observation, environment and development, food security and soils & sustainability. Interdisciplinarity is a key feature of the teaching and learning.
Website: https://www.ed.ac.uk/
Courses on offer
University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire has an enviable track record in teaching Environmental Management and delivering highly employable graduates to the sector, with our postgraduate offerings having been available for over 20 years. Three distinct MSc pathways are available, all with full and part-time routes designed to fit in with the busy schedules of those seeking to advance their skills in the field.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.herts.ac.uk
Address: Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences School of Life & Medical Sciences, College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB
University of Leeds - Institute for Transport Studies
The University, established in 1904, is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. We are renowned globally for the quality of our teaching and research. The strength of our academic expertise combined with the breadth of disciplines we cover, provides a wealth of opportunities and has real impact on the world in cultural, economic and societal ways. The University strives to achieve academic excellence within an ethical framework informed by our values of integrity, equality and inclusion, community and professionalism
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/
Address: University Road, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT
Courses on offer
University of Leeds - School of Earth and Environment
The University, established in 1904, is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. We are renowned globally for the quality of our teaching and research. The strength of our academic expertise combined with the breadth of disciplines we cover, provides a wealth of opportunities and has real impact on the world in cultural, economic and societal ways. The University strives to achieve academic excellence within an ethical framework informed by our values of integrity, equality and inclusion, community and professionalism
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/
Address: University Road, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT
University of Liverpool
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/geography-and-planning/
Address: Department of Geography and Planning School of Environmental Sciences Liverpool Merseyside L69 3BX
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, and the largest single-site university in the UK. It is home to world-class academics, ground-breaking research and has a thriving student community drawn from over 160 different countries. The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities by the nation’s top graduate employers.
Website: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/
Courses on offer
University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a pioneering university that provides an exceptional education and an outstanding student experience. We deliver world-leading research that transforms lives and contributes towards a sustainable global society. We are consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 universities (QS). We pioneer a global education, with campuses in Asia and the UK.
Website: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
Courses on offer
University of Otago
The University of Otago (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou) is a public research collegiate university based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Founded in 1869, Otago is New Zealand’s oldest University and one of the oldest universities in Oceania.
The university was created by a committee led by Thomas Burns, and officially established by an ordinance of the Otago Provincial Council in 1869.Between 1874 and 1961 the University of Otago was a part of the federal University of New Zealand, and issued degrees in its name.
Since 1961, when its roll was about 3,000, the University has expanded considerably (in 2016 there were over 20,000 students enrolled) and has broadened its range of qualifications to include undergraduate programmes in Surveying, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Teacher Education, Physiotherapy, Applied Science, Dental Technology, Radiation Therapy, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy (now combined in an Oral Health programme), Biomedical Sciences, Social Work, and Performing Arts, as well as specialised postgraduate programmes in a variety of disciplines.
Although the University’s main campus is in Dunedin, it also has Health Sciences campuses in Christchurch (University of Otago, Christchurch) and Wellington (University of Otago, Wellington) (established in 1972 and 1977 respectively), an information and teaching centre in central Auckland (1996), and an information office in Wellington (2001).
The university's architectural grandeur and accompanying gardens led to it being ranked as one of the world's most beautiful university campuses by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph and American online news website The Huffington Post.
Website: https://www.otago.ac.nz/
Courses on offer
University of Oxford - School of Geography and the Environment
Based within the University of Oxford's Social Sciences Division, the School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) is a dynamic, diverse, interdisciplinary academic department, home to natural and social scientific interests. The School is internationally recognised for the quality of its teaching, research and wider engagement across the breadth of human and physical geography and environmental studies. The School provides world-class, multidisciplinary teaching. Our www.geog.ox.ac.uk/undergraduat... Undergraduate Honour School provides undergraduate students with research-led teaching across human and physical geography, and environmental studies by internationally recognised academic staff. More than 250 graduate students from a range of nationalities make our https://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/undergraduat... International Graduate School one of the largest and most diverse in the discipline.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/
Address: University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD United Kingdom
Courses on offer
University of Plymouth
The University of Plymouth is renowned for high quality, internationally-leading education, research and innovation. It is a leading, award-winning university for sustainability – establishing ourselves as the sustainable university. Our goals are to have a sustainable campus, to enable learning about sustainability and to research solutions to the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges and to motivate the next generation of students to go out and tackle the sustainability challenges they'll find in their workplace
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/
Address: University of Plymouth Drake Circus Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Courses on offer
University of Portsmouth
If you want Gold rated teaching, world-leading research and a community dedicated to your personal growth and development – it’s the University of Portsmouth you’re looking for. We have been offering courses in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management to serve industrial and professional needs in the UK and internationally since 1976.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us
Address: Portland Building Portland Road Portsmouth PO1 3AH
Courses on offer
University of Salford
The University of Salford has around 21,000 students (undergraduate and postgraduate) with 3,000 international students coming from more than 100 countries worldwide. Industry is at the heart of everything we do, we have revolutionised the traditional academic offering to meet industry needs. Through strong partnerships, we offer an outstanding learning experience for our students, creating job-ready graduates and innovative solutions for our industry partners. The School of Science, Engineering and Environment includes a strong multidisciplinary team of staff working on a range of environmental issues and was the recipient of the Times Higher Education research award in 2016 for groundbreaking work in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Employability activities associated with the delivery of the approved programmes, including real-world sustainability projects undertaken with private, public and third sectors organisations, has been recognised through the award of a Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.salford.ac.uk/
Address: Maxwell Building, 43 Crescent, Salford M5 4WT
University of Surrey
The Centre for Environment & Sustainability (CES) is an internationally-acclaimed centre of research and teaching excellence with a 25 year track record in leadership for sustainability, sustainable development and environmental strategy. Our Part-time or Full-time programmes offer students a 5 day intensive teaching format for all modules; dynamic delivery by leading sustainability thinkers and external speakers; a focus on practical knowledge of sustainability systems, approaches and tools; career and professional development; an understanding of concepts e.g. circular economy, natural capital, SDG’s, clean growth, planetary boundaries; confidence in working with sustainability reporting; cultural diversity; internship opportunities; an extensive alumni network.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/centre-environment-sustainability/postgraduate-study/taught
Address: FEPS (C5) Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH
University of the West of England
Not just another University, comfortable never changed the world, join us and tackle the big issues head on. We champion curiosity and encourage you to question everything. We inspire you to push every button and break every mould. We want you to challenge the way things are done. To stop and think. Because when you stop and think, great things happen. You’re the future. Now create one you can thrive in. Gold for teaching excellence, 2nd in England for student satisfaction and 21st Guardian league table 2021.
Website: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/
University of Wales Trinity St David
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David has an ambitious mission. We aim to transform education in Wales and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and communities who are connected to us. The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a dynamic and ambitious institution with campuses across three counties in West Wales as well as in the Wales International Academy of Voice in Cardiff and campuses in London for our international students. We are committed to placing our students at the centre of our mission by providing a relevant and inspiring bilingual curriculum, providing a supportive learning environment, investing in our campuses and facilities and ensuring that students, from all backgrounds, are given the opportunity to achieve their potential. Universities, after all, are about students, their experiences, the opportunities that they have here to challenge concepts, develop as individuals and thrive. Our aim is to develop reflective graduates and practitioners who can make a difference to society. We are committed to sustainable development and the environment as one of our underpinning values. It is a theme that is woven into the student experience enabling the UWTSD graduate to develop the right knowledge, skills and attributes to take their place wherever they may be in the future.
Website: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/
University of Warwick
Warwick is one of the UK's leading universities, with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, for innovation, and for links with business and industry. Highly placed in university rankings, achieving top 10 status in UK league tables and recognition as one of the top universities in the world.
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/
Courses on offer
- BASc Theatre and Performance Studies and Global Sustainable Development
- BASc Sociology and Global Sustainable Development
- BASc Psychology and Global Sustainable Development
- BASc Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development
- BASc Philosophy and Global Sustainable Development
- BASc Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development
- BASc History and Global Sustainable Development
- BASc Hispanic Studies and Global Sustainable Development
- BASc Global Sustainable Development and Business Studies
- BASc Education Studies and Global Sustainable Development
- BASc Economic Studies and Global Sustainable Development
- BASc Global Sustainable Development
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