Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

University of Southampton
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Environmental and earth sciences

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.

Highly skilled environmental scientists are critical for the safe and responsible governance of our environment. This environmental management degree will give you the ability to carry out environmental assessments and audits, handle environmental information, and work with geospatial data.

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.

    You'll graduate primed to start your career or to continue your exploration in research.

    *QS World University Rankings 2025

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Southampton

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Southampton

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2114 Physical scientists
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2483 Environmental health professionals
    2152 Environment professionals
    2151 Conservation professionals
    1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Southampton
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Environmental and earth sciences