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
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
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.
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements: band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Entry requirements
Upper Second Class Honours degree in a science related subject from an approved University. IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. Applications are assessed on an individual basis and we encourage candidates with alternative qualifications plus relevant experience in the environmental sector to apply.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £26352 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £26352 | 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