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Environmental Sciences MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Environmental Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

You will develop a high-level understanding of the physical environment and how society interacts with it, building on what you learned during your undergraduate degree. This master’s programme will help you improve your critical analysis and team working skills and your written and oral presentation skills.

Introduction

You’ll have the flexibility to design your own postgraduate degree by drawing on the expertise of many experts in the School of Environmental Sciences.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • The reciprocal relationship between the environment and anthropogenic activities
  • An overview of the processes that govern the physical environment (past, present and future)
  • Independent thinking, critical insights, leadership, team work and a sound understanding of environmental issues (from global to local)
  • How to acquire knowledge of regulations and policies from local government to international level
  • Acquiring data through field work, laboratory work, literature searches and analysis to assess environmental conditions in the past and present.

YOUR FUTURE

Previous graduates of the this programmes have gone on to work in positions ranging from Environmental Scientist at CSA Group to Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator at Inghams Group Limited.

You can influence policy through further research at PhD or post-doctoral level or even get hands on with roles such as:

  • Policy Officer
  • Clean Water Scientist
  • Technologist Environmental Advisor
  • Environmental Risk Assessor
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Waste Strategy Consultant.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,600

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£26,400

Entry requirements

You will normally need a 2:1 honours degree or above, or equivalent. This degree should be in a relevant subject.; Applications from those with significant relevant experience and professional qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis.