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Updated on 18 May, 2023


Master of Arts in Environmental Studies (MAEVS)

Minimum Duration: 2 Years
Maximum Duration: 4 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 12,000
Minimum Age: No bar
Maximum Age: No bar

Eligibility:

Graduation from a recognized University

Environmental degradation and climate change are global phenomena where actions in one part of the world impact ecosystems and populations across the globe. The current degradation of natural ecosystems is seen in the form of environmental pollution, climate change, resource depletion, biodiversity loss, etc. In order to address the environmental challenges induced by anthropogenic activities, capacity building in Environmental Studies is the need of the hour. There is a need for developing knowledgeable workforce in the areas such as climate change, pollution, waste management, sanitation, conservation of biological diversity, management of biological resources, forest and wildlife conservation, and sustainable development. The Programme is in accordance with, the concept of Lifestyle for the Environment (LIFE) introduced by Prime Minister at the 26thConference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention to Climate Change in Glasgow on 1st November 2021. Master of Arts (Environmental Studies) MAEVS is a step in the direction to make a meaningful contribution towards the implementation of National Education Policy 2020. The programme with a multidisciplinary and an interdisciplinary approach aims to generate awareness on a wide variety of environmental concerns. The Programme is offered with Modular Approach. After completing the first year (courses) of study you will be eligible to receive Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies. The Programme will have lateral Entry and Exit. After completing the Programme, you will be able to play decisive roles in addressing the environmental and sustainability concerns in India and across the world. It will help the you to restore, protect, and sustain the environment and appreciate the interdependence between the components of the environment.
 
The Programme is of 80 credits. The Programme consists of Core Courses and Elective Courses. All courses are distributed over the 4 semesters.
 
Background of the Programme
Environmental degradation and climate change are global phenomena where actions in one part of the world impact ecosystems and populations across the globe. The current degradation of natural ecosystems is seen in the form of environmental pollution, climate change, resource depletion, biodiversity loss, etc. In order to address the environmental challenges induced by anthropogenic activities, capacity building in Environmental Studies is the need of the hour. There is a need for developing knowledgeable workforce in the areas such as climate change, pollution, waste management, sanitation, conservation of biological diversity, management of biological resources, forest and wildlife conservation, and sustainable development. The Programme is in accordance with, the concept of Lifestyle for the Environment (LIFE) introduced by Prime Minister at the 26thConference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention to Climate Change in Glasgow on 1st November 2021.
 
Master of Arts (Environmental Studies) MAEVS is a step in the direction to make a meaningful contribution towards the implementation of National Education Policy 2020. The programme with a multidisciplinary and an interdisciplinary approach aims to generate awareness on a wide variety of environmental concerns. The Programme is offered with Modular Approach. After completing the first year (courses) of study you will be eligible to receive Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies. The Programme will have lateral Entry and Exit. After completing the Programme, you will be able to play decisive roles in addressing the environmental and sustainability concerns in India and across the world. It will help the you to restore, protect, and sustain the environment and appreciate the interdependence between the components of the environment.
 
Programme Objectives
• To demonstrate the interrelationship between the man-nature interactions
• To provide knowledge on contemporary issues and environmental challenges.
• To capacitate the learners in the field of environment protection and sustainable development.
• To enable the learners to apply the knowledge in environmental management and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
 
The MAEVS programme details is detailed below:
Course Code
Title of the Course
Credits
First Year
I Semester
MEV-011
Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Ecology
4
MEVE 019
Environmental Issues
4
MEV-015
Environmental Pollution, Control and Management
4
MEVE 017
Environment and Society
4
MSD 023
Global Strategies to Sustainable Development
4
II Semester
MEV 016
Environmental Impact Assessment
4
MEVE 011
Global Climate Change
4
MEV-017
Environmental Legislations
4
MEVE 016
Urban Environment
4
MEV-014
Sustainable Natural Resource Management
4
Second Year
III Semester
MEV-019
Research Methodology for Environmental Science
4
MEVE 014
Biodiversity Conservation and Management
4
Elective Course
Choose any three out of the following
MEV 024
Climate Change Assessment Tools
4
MEV 002
Environmental and Occupational Hazards
4
MEV 025
Climate Change and Society
4
MSD 023
SocialEcology, Globalization and Sustainability
4
MEV 018
Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology
4
MED 003
Energy and Environment
4
IV Semester
MEVE 012
Environmental Management
4
MEVE 015
Disaster Management
4
MEDS 042
Issues and Challenges inurban Planning and Development
6
MEVP-012
Project Work
6
Total Credits 80
 

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