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Environmental Pollution Control (MSc)

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course 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

Depending on the modules you choose, we’ll assess you through a combination of essays, reports, policy briefs, impact statements, environmental management (iso14001) audits, literature reviews, journal articles, presentations, practical and written examinations.

Tuition fees

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£ 28,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England

Southampton is proud of its inclusive global community and welcomes students from over 130 countries.
As a truly global university, Southampton has many opportunities for students to develop intercultural skills through its wide variety of clubs and societies.
Specialist careers support and paid year in employment and internship opportunities prepare international students for their future.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 73 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    151 72%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    22nd

    16
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.16 83%

    15th

    5

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