Environmental and social impact assessment

M469

This module will give you a theoretical and applied background to Environmental and Social Impact Analysis - a requirement for a wide range of investment projects in both the public and private sectors.

Study as an individual module

Topics covered

Unit 1 Introduction to Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Unit 2 Laying the Foundations for ESIA
Unit 3 Impact Assessment – the 'Heart' of ESIA
Unit 4 Impact Management, Reporting and Decision-Making
Unit 5 Stakeholder Engagement/Public Consultation in ESIA
Unit 6 Improving the Effectiveness of ESIA
Unit 7 Other Thematic and Specialised Assessment Techniques
Unit 8 Strategic and Emerging Forms of Assessment

Assessment

one three-hour unseen written examination (70%)
two tutor marked assignments (30%)