Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (MSc) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Southampton |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 137QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

19 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

About this course
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
You’ll also have opportunities to work with environmental organisations and visit leading environmental and sustainability initiatives such as infrastructure projects.
Further information
Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements. 
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

About this course
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
You’ll also have opportunities to work with environmental organisations and visit leading environmental and sustainability initiatives such as infrastructure projects.
Further information
Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements. 
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Admission Requirements

67+
3.2+
6.5+
92+
176+
120+
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.

19 Aug 2026
2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Scholarships

Nigeria Excellence Scholarship

Nigeria Excellence Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$4000

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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