Your Gateway to a Greener Tomorrow
Are you passionate about the environment and eager to create a positive impact? The MAEVS (Master of Arts in Environmental Studies) from IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) offers a comprehensive two-year program through Open and Distance Learning (ODL). Designed for graduates from any stream, this program is ideal for individuals aiming to contribute toward environmental sustainability and policy-making.
🎯 Programme Objectives
This master’s degree aims to:
Equip learners with a strong foundation in environmental protection and sustainability.
Explore the complex interrelationship between humans and nature.
Address contemporary environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
Enable independent application of theoretical knowledge in practical, real-world scenarios.
📋 Programme Details
Programme Type: Degree
Mode: Open Distance Learning
School: School of Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
Fee Structure: ₹12,000/- (₹6,000 per year)
📚 Course Structure
Year 1
Semester I
MEV 011 – Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Ecology
MEVE 019 – Environmental Issues
MEV 015 – Environmental Pollution, Control and Management
MEVE 017 – Environment and Society
MSD 019 – Global Strategies to Sustainable Development
Semester II
MEV 016 – Environmental Impact Assessment
MEVE 011 – Global Climate Change
MEV 017 – Environmental Legislations
MEVE 016 – Urban Environment
MEV 014 – Sustainable Natural Resource Management
Year 2
Semester III
MEV 019 – Research Methodology for Environmental Science
MEVE 014 – Biodiversity Conservation and Management
Elective Courses (Choose any 3):
MEV 024 – Climate Change Assessment Tools
MEV 002 – Environmental and Occupational Hazards
MEV 025 – Climate Change and Society
MSD 023 – Social Ecology, Globalization and Sustainability
MEV 018 – Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology
MED 003 – Energy and Environment
Semester IV
MEVE 012 – Environmental Management
MEVE 015 – Disaster Management
MEDS 042 – Issues and Challenges in Urban Planning and Development
MEVP 012 – Project Work
✅ Total Credits: 80
🌍 Study Centre Availability
The MAEVS programme is available at multiple IGNOU Regional Centres across India including:
Delhi
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Bangalore
Chennai
Jaipur
Kolkata
Guwahati
Trivandrum
…and many more.
🌐 For a full list of study centres and LSC codes, contact your nearest regional office or visit the IGNOU website.
👩🏫 Programme Coordinators
Prof. Shachi Shah, SOITS – 📧 sshah@ignou.ac.in
Dr. V. VenkatRamanan – 📧 vvramanan@ignou.ac.in
Dr. Deeksha Dave – 📧 deekashdave@ignou.ac.in
🔍 Why Choose IGNOU MAEVS?
UGC-recognized degree
Flexible learning structure
Affordable fee
Practical project work
Exposure to environmental laws, climate science & EIA tools
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