Environmental Monitoring and Assessment MSc

University of Southampton

Explore Environmental Monitoring and Assessment at a global top 100 university. Our MSc Environmental Monitoring and Assessment master’s degree develops the professional skills required for a rewarding career as an environmental scientist in a fast-growing and rapidly-changing industry. Your future career Highly skilled environmental scientists are critical for the safe and responsible governance of our environment. This degree will give you the ability to carry out environmental assessments and audits, handle environmental information, and work with geospatial data. This means you'll graduate primed for success in the environmental monitoring and assessment sector, or to continue your studies on a PhD. Key features of this course On completing the course, you’ll be able to show your knowledge and understanding of: The importance of environmental concepts, terms, principles and methods The value of using techniques and ideas in different subject disciplines The socio-economic context of environmental issues and the legal framework for environmental regulation The contribution of science, engineering or communication to the identification and resolution of environmental issues The human causes and consequences of environmental impacts General environmental concerns, including biodiversity, environmental limits to economic or population growth You’ll also have opportunities to work with environmental organisations and visit leading environmental and sustainability initiatives such as infrastructure projects. Further information Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements. QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025