Course summary
The study of how the environment operates is the foundation upon which we must build solutions for the impact of human activities, such as water pollution, climate change, deforestation, ocean acidification/anoxia and biodiversity loss. This multidisciplinary MSc programme provides underpinning knowledge of the physical and chemical operation of Earth’s oceans, atmosphere, climate and terrestrial water cycle, and the ways that human activities are disturbing these systems, alongside skills-based training to measure and assess environmental problems. This is coupled with tuition in the essential skills of scientific research, critical analysis and communication, coding, data analysis and visualisation, and machine learning with options which will equip you to enter professions providing environmental solutions or requiring contextual knowledge of environmental systems to solve related problems, inform policy or continue to further study. This course welcomes graduates from a variety of backgrounds, including STEM subjects, environmental science and geography. You’re able to select across a range of modules to either develop a broad understanding of Earth system processes, or to select groups of modules to develop skills in the numerical modelling of the environment. Why study at Leeds:
- Our globally-renowned research conducted right here in our School of Earth and Environment feeds directly into the course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in environmental science.
- Advance your knowledge and skills in critical areas in environmental science, with the flexibility to tailor the course to what interests you through a range of optional modules.
- Conduct your own individual research project as part of your course and gain experience in researching and delivering a project that focuses on a real-world problem and allows you to explore your specific interests.
- Experience excellent practical and theoretical teaching delivered by a programme team who have years of research and field campaign experience from within the School of Earth and Environment.
Assessment method
The course will be assessed through a diverse range of approaches such as posters, oral presentations, a variety of documents for different audiences and purposes (e.g. scientific paper, technical report, policy brief, funding proposal), numerical modelling and report writing. Many of these assessments are directly relevant to potential career choices and the development of key skills valued by employers such as critical thinking, data analysis and presentation and quantitative evidence-based approaches to problem solving.
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in science, engineering, technology and mathematics subjects. Applicants with a bachelor degree with a 2.2 (hons) will be considered on a case-by-case basis along with applicants with relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no less than 6.0 in each component skill |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | with no less than 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing |
| PTE Academic | 64 | with no less than 60 in any component |
Please click here for further details of our English requirements
https://www.leeds.ac.uk/international-admissions/doc/entry-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees are listed on our website: https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/
Provider information
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT