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We offer Masters courses in environmental management, environmental toxicology, GIS and remote sensing. Because our courses are online distance learning, they provide you with the flexibility to study from almost anywhere and to combine study with employment or other commitments.

You can choose to work towards a PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Masters, or take individual modules as CPD. We have been teaching our Masters courses through e-learning for over 20 years, so we have the expertise, e-learning resources and experienced staff needed to help you succeed.

Find out more about what postgraduate funding is available.

For details of content, fees, entry requirements, student testimonials and to apply online, follow the links below. Contact GES@Ulster.ac.uk if you have any questions about the courses or application process.

Postgraduate Courses

This module aims to provide the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for understanding and implementing biodiversity management.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

This short course introduces participants to information technology and presentation skills relevant to the environmental manager/researcher.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

This course introduces environmental impact assessment, the methodology of carrying out an environmental audit and environmental management systems.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

This established course combines environmental management practice and theory with proven excellence in distance learning.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

This established course combines environmental management practice and theory with proven excellence in distance learning.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

This innovative course combines teaching of Environmental Management techniques with skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

This innovative course combines teaching of Environmental Management techniques with skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

This module provides knowledge and skills necessary to understand the impact of chemicals in the environment.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

This is the only MSc in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring in the United Kingdom. This course is running since 1999.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

This is the only MSc in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring in the United Kingdom. Since 1999, we have had over 200 successful graduates.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

This module examines the methods by which data can be stored, accessed and manipulated in order to provide high quality databases for GI Systems

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

This course examines the methods by which data can be stored, accessed and manipulated in order to provide high quality databases for GI Systems

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

This course introduces GIS relevant management and decision making concepts in business and society.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Established course with a strong focus on employability and professional skills.

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Full-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Established course with a strong focus on employability and professional skills.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Empower your future: Gain hands-on GIS skills through flexible learning to secure your career – Enrol Today!

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

Empower your future: Gain hands-on GIS skills through flexible learning to secure your career – Enrol Today!

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Full-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to monitor pollution of the environment.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

This course introduces the theory and practice of GIS (Geographic Information Systems).

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

This course introduces the theory and practice of GIS (Geographic Information Systems).

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

This module gives students an introduction to programming skills and their application in GIS and Remote Sensing.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

This module addresses the scope of remotely-sensed images as another source of GIS data as well as extending mutual benefits of data integration.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

This course addresses the scope of remotely-sensed images as another source of GIS data as well as extending mutual benefits of data integration.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

An engaging course specialising in improving remote sensing and GIS employability and professional skills.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

An engaging course specialising in improving remote sensing and GIS employability and professional skills.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

This course provides an opportunity for participants to develop their understanding of processes in the environment and in water treatment.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

This course provides an introduction to web-based GIS using a range of languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

This module provides an introduction to web-based GIS using a range of languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26