Course summary
This course investigates why pollution occurs, what the risks are to both humans and the environment, and what approaches to management we might have.
- You will gain an understanding of:
- The general mechanisms of toxicity
- The basis of setting environmental quality standards
- The behaviour of contaminants in water, air and soil
- The legislative controls on contaminants
- Analysing large datasets using techniques such as Geographic Information Systems
Assessment method
Assessment is 100% percent by coursework (no sessional examinations); a mixture of methods including practical reports, problem analysis, projects, literature reviews and essays, class tests, group work and a research project.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Environmental Sciences, Institute of
Entry requirements
Entry to the PgDip: You must hold a degree in a science or other suitable discipline or demonstrate your ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Entry to the MSc: You initially register for the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) and if you complete the PgDip with an overall mark of 50 percent or higher can proceed to the MSc programme.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA