The four core modules address key issues of theory and practice.
- Environmental and social issues in mountain areas
- Sustainable development
- Policy framework and analysis
- Developing communities
A range of optional modules is available, some of these are for skills development; others will help to develop a deeper understanding of key issues:
- Biodiversity management
- Developing potential through placement
- Environmental assessment
- Field studies
- Geographical information systems
- People and Nature
- Information society and rural development
- Local economic development
- Research Methods and Techniques - this replaces the Developing a research capability module
- Sustainable tourism and interpretation
- Water management
Students continuing to the MSc carry out a research dissertation into an issue of their choice, selected in consultation with a supervisor. The results are presented in a 15,000 word dissertation.
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Institute of Economic Development.