Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (Taught)

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University of Huddersfield - Postgraduate Open Day

Postgraduate

Course summary

Understanding and being able to predict how our changing environment is essential to the prosperity and wellbeing of current and future generations across the globe. The Environmental Monitoring and Modelling MSc at the University of Huddersfield gives you the tools, techniques and understanding to inform decision making in a range of critical natural environments.

Modules

The modules are: Remote Sensing Environmental Modelling Applied Monitoring Project Environmental Monitoring Research Project Research Skills Advanced Separation Techniques Independent application of the taught material will also take place through an applied monitoring module and a research project module.

Assessment method

This course is designed to develop your technical and scientific competence in environmental monitoring and modelling, as well as highly transferable, deductive, analytical and communication skills. You will be taught in a range of modes including lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, fieldwork and laboratory work. The course is assessed by 100% coursework and provides you with the opportunity to meet key learning outcomes via a diverse assessment suite that includes written and oral assessment. Assessment includes evaluations of both transferable skills and applied competences relevant to employment. Feedback (usually written) is provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks. Huddersfield is the UK’s only university where 100% of the permanent teaching staff are fellows of the Higher Education Academy.* *permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Science, Geography, Biological Science or Earth Science, or a similar qualification.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 in any single component.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£7900	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£7900	Year 1
Scotland	£7900	Year 1
Wales	£7900	Year 1
Channel Islands	£7900	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£7900	Year 1
EU	£18700	Year 1
International	£18700	Year 1

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/ Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/ Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.