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University of Southampton: Environmental Pollution Control
Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
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Department | Geography and Environmental Science View department profile |
Web | https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering |
AdmissionsPGT.ELS@soton.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 023 8059 5000 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
"Explore Environmental Pollution Control at a global top 100* university.
This MSc in Environmental Pollution Control provides excellent training for careers in air, water, and waste pollution management.
The ability to accurately monitor emissions to the environment and mitigate their harmful impacts sits at the heart of this master’s degree.
You'll explore the scientific basis of pollution and practical approaches to its control. Through the optional modules, you’ll get the chance to learn about the legal and business framework and the many environments affected by pollution.
On completing the course, you will be able to understand:
- 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, and communication to the identification and understanding of environmental issues and concerns
- The human causes and consequences of environmental impacts
- General environmental concerns, including biodiversity
- Environmental limits to economic or population growth
This course develops the professional skills required for a rewarding career as an environmental scientist in air, water and waste pollution management.
You'll graduate primed to start your career or to continue your exploration in research.
*QS World University Rankings 2023"
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper Second Class Honours degree in a science related subject from an approved University. IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. Applications are assessed on an individual basis and we encourage candidates with alternative qualifications plus relevant experience in the environmental sector to apply. |
Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 26352 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 26352 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our MSc Environmental Pollution Control course provides excellent training for careers in air, water and waste pollution management. Students explore the scientific basis of pollution and practical approaches to its control. Through the optional modules you’ll get the chance to learn about the legal and business framework and the many environments affected by pollution.
The ability to accurately monitor emissions to the environment and mitigate their harmful impacts sits at the heart of this diverse environmental science master’s degree.
On completing the course, you should be able to demonstrate 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, understanding of environmental issues and concerns
the human causes and consequences of environmental impacts; general environmental concerns, which may include: biodiversity; environmental limits to economic or population growth,
This course develops the professional skills required for a rewarding career as an environmental scientist in air, water and waste pollution management.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper Second Class Honours degree in a science related subject from an approved University. IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. Applications are assessed on an individual basis and we encourage candidates with alternative qualifications plus relevant experience in the environmental sector to apply. |
Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
EU | 26352 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 26352 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our MSc Environmental Pollution Control course provides excellent training for careers in air, water and waste pollution management. Social, technological and environmental change is forcing an urgent global reassessment of the way we live, how we consume the planet's resources, and how we best respond to changes driven by, for example, the climate, globalisation, conflict and demographic change. You will explore the scientific basis of pollution and practical approaches to its control. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the legal, business framework, and the many environments affected by pollution.
You'll be trained in the field, in data analysis methods, and in analytical skills to understand and evaluate the challenges of our time. You'll work with stakeholders on complex problems ensuring that you are fully aware of the challenges of working in the environment and sustainability sectors.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper Second Class Honours degree in a science related subject from an approved University. IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. Applications are assessed on an individual basis and we encourage candidates with alternative qualifications plus relevant experience in the environmental sector to apply. |
Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Fees
EU | 24400 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 24400 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Southampton
Engineering and Physical Sciences
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton includes Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, and the Zepler Institute for Photonics and Nanoelectronics, incorporating the Optoelectronics Research Centre.
We are proud to be part of the University of Southampton, a leading research-intensive Russell Group university in the top 80 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2022) and in the top 15 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2022).
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