Environmental Pollution Control

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

About this course

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

    This course develops the professional skills required for a rewarding career as an environmental scientist in air, water and waste pollution management.

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

    *QS World University Rankings 2025

  • 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
    1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
    3581 Inspectors of standards and regulations

    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