Teaching & modules
Modules
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 180 credits
Required Modules
- The Challenges of Climate Change (15 credits)
- Environmental Economics (15 credits)
- ESG Regulation and Compliance (15 credits)
- Managing and Leading Sustainability (15 credits)
- Strategy, Stakeholders, Governance (15 credits)
- Environmental, Social and Sustainability Reporting (15 credits)
- Sustainable Finance (15 credits)
- Applied Research Methods in ESG (15 credits)
- Research Project (60 credits)
- ESG Consulting Project (60 credits)
Optional Modules
There are no optional modules on the course.
Teaching methods - what to expect
We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.
| Module | Self-study Per 15-credit taught module | Self-study |
| Per 15-credit taught module | The total contact time for each 15-credit taught module is 20-30 hours. These sessions will include lectures, teacher- led and student-led group discussions based on the main areas of study. | Each 15-credit taught module has 120-130 hours of self-guided learning time. |
| Dissertation module | You will receive 2 dissertation workshops plus 4 additional hours of one-to-one dissertation supervision and group consultations. | 592 hours. |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written examinations
- Individual Projects
- Group projects
- Presentations
- Case studies
- Multiple-choice tests
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include written examinations, coursework, individual or group projects, presentations, case studies and multiple-choice tests.