Course summary
Explore Environmental Monitoring and Assessment at a global top 100* university. Our MSc Environmental Monitoring and Assessment master’s degree develops the professional skills required for a rewarding career as an environmental scientist in a fast-growing and rapidly-changing industry. Your future career Highly skilled environmental scientists are critical for the safe and responsible governance of our environment. This degree will give you the ability to carry out environmental assessments and audits, handle environmental information, and work with geospatial data. This means you'll graduate primed for success in the environmental monitoring and assessment sector, or to continue your studies on a PhD. Key features of this course On completing the course, you’ll be able to show your 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 and resolution of environmental issues
- The human causes and consequences of environmental impacts
- General environmental concerns, including biodiversity, environmental limits to economic or population growth
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career. Depending on the modules you choose, you’ll be assessed through a combination of essays, reports, policy briefs, impact statements, environmental management (iso14001) audits, literature reviews, journal articles, presentations, practical and written examinations.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band E requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.2 degree in a relevant subject (like Geography, Engineering) but other subjects will be looked at on a case by case basis as long as there is relevant work experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £4625 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13176 | Year 1 |
| England | £4625 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4625 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4625 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4625 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4625 | Year 1 |
| International | £13176 | Year 1 |
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
Please see our website for further details and updates : www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships or grants may be available to support you through your course. Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or your country of origin. These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ