Environmental Assessment and Control
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Study on a course which is recognised for high professional standards: our MSc is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences • Gain a specialist qualification to advance your career with government bodies, local authorities, consultancies and industry – in the UK and overseas • Gain an in-depth and holistic understanding of policies and strategies to assess, prevent, manage and control land and freshwater contamination • Apply your knowledge to real-world situations and evaluate the outcomes to make effective strategic decisions • Undertake work placements with employers in a range of settings for practical-based training and practitioner-based learning • Learn from an expert teaching team who conduct crucial research and consultancy work on environmental themes
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences
- Focus on assessing and controlling land and freshwater contamination
- Work placements with employers for practical, practitioner-based training
- Apply knowledge to real-world situations to make strategic decisions
- Taught by staff active in environmental research and consultancy
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Environmental consultant
- Contaminated land officer
- Environmental protection officer
- Environmental scientist
- Environmental policy officer
- Environmental manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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