Environmental Assessment and Control

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for UK students: You will usually need either an honours degree in a related scientific subject (at least second class) or equivalent experience

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Our innovative MSc focuses on how to prevent and control the contamination of land and freshwater. With its strong emphasis on applying scientific knowledge to real-world problems, it offers you the chance to specialise in an increasingly important environmental field.

• Study on a course which is recognised for high professional standards: our MSc is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences
• Gain a specialist qualification to advance your career with government bodies, local authorities, consultancies and industry – in the UK and overseas
• Gain an in-depth and holistic understanding of policies and strategies to assess, prevent, manage and control land and freshwater contamination
• Apply your knowledge to real-world situations and evaluate the outcomes to make effective strategic decisions
• Undertake work placements with employers in a range of settings for practical-based training and practitioner-based learning
• Learn from an expert teaching team who conduct crucial research and consultancy work on environmental themes
• Embark on a pathway towards becoming a Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist
• Choose a route to suit you: our MSc is ideal for recent graduates seeking a full-time postgraduate course and for mature students already in employment wanting to balance part-time studies with work commitments

The MSc Environmental Assessment and Control gives you insights and skills in addressing land and water contamination problems both strategically and creatively.

Build specialist expertise

This is a multidisciplinary MSc bringing together expertise in areas such as conservation, biology, environmental health and ecosystems. In response to the needs of employers, it also takes an integrated approach to land and water management. Our teaching is underpinned by latest research and we place an emphasis on linking theory to live case studies.

You will explore aspects of contaminated land including legislation and regulation, identification of environmental issues, analysis and remediation, and human health exposure assessment. You will also focus on the environmental monitoring and assessment of freshwater, prevention and control of contamination, drinking water quality and flood defence.