Taught course

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

Institution
University of Southampton · Geography and Environmental Science
Qualifications
MSc
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Entry requirements

You'll need a 2.2 degree in a relevant subject (like Geography, Engineering) but other subjects will be looked at on a case by case basis as long as there is relevant work experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

About this course
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.

Our Partnership Projects initiative gives students the chance to complete a Policy, Practice, or Industry dissertation in collaboration with an external partner organisation, working on a real brief defined by the partner. Projects range from ecological field studies, to social research into community sustainability initiatives, to identifying new locations for environmental and social charity initiatives, with students producing research that addresses real‑world challenges and supports meaningful change.

Further information
Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band E requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.

Fees and funding

Please check our website for fee information.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Email
enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Phone
+44(0)23 8059 5000
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