Master of Science in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

Study full-time for a taught Master in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment!

This degree programme is offered by the Institute of Earth Systems and applications are still open for October 2024.

The M.Sc. in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment is an intensive, full-time taught course and is ideal for first degree graduates in Earth Systems and other relevant science subjects. The three-semester course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and expertise to work in the field of environmental science. The industry is increasing its demands for qualified graduates, and the course will therefore train you in monitoring approaches, handling of environmental data and assessing observed changes for the sake and responsible use of environmental resources. To ensure the responsible governance of our environment, the course will provide you with substantial and specific expertise. You will carry out environmental assessments and audits, handle environmental information, and work with geospatial data.

Full details about the M.Sc. in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment are now available, including the admission requirements, programme of study, career prospects, applicable fees and the course bye-laws.

If you are planning to pursue a profession or technical work in the environmental field, in the areas of resource management applications, environmental monitoring, assessment and appraisal, as well as implementation of environmental policies, then this is the course for you!

Scholarships

Applicants may wish to note that this M.Sc. programme is eligible for the Get Qualified initiative. 

Admission requirements

(a) a first cycle degree in Science with Earth Systems as a main area of study obtained with Second Class Honours or better or
(b) a first cycle degree in Science obtained with Second Class Honours or better in an area that is deemed relevant by the Board.

Applicants with a first cycle degree in Science with Earth Systems as a main area of study obtained with Third Class Honours may be admitted if they show evidence of significant experience in work relevant to the area of study of the Course, obtained after their first cycle degree. The admission of applicants under this paragraph may be made conditional on the results of an interview.

The late application deadline is 16 September 2024.

Micro-credentials and CPD opportunities

A number of study-units within this degree programme are regularly made available as standalone Continuing Professional Development (CPD) micro-credential units for individuals in full-time employment who wish to keep up with technological advances and current thinking in environmental monitoring and assessment.

These CPD units are eligible for a refund of the tuition fees under the Get Qualified initiative. 

Online applications are open for the following 5-ECTS study-units being delivered during the first semester i.e. between October 2024 and January 2025:

The deadline for online applications for these CPD units is 16 September 2024.

It is essential that ALL applicants submit their application as a NEW USER, even if they have previously enrolled for other CPD units in the past. Each applicant is required to create a new username and password which are specific to this new application. When prompted to choose the Course Start Date from the drop-down menu, applicants should select Visiting Student (1/O) - 2024/5

Please note that a submission is deemed to be complete only after the applicant presses the submit button at the end of the application page and completes the registration payment process.

Applicants being sponsored by their employers will receive an email containing special instructions regarding payment. All other applicants should complete payment normally, as prompted during the application process.

Students will be issued with a certificate on successful completion of a CPD study-unit, and students who successfully complete a sufficient number of units with an average mark of at least 50% may be eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Certificate (30 ECTS) or Postgraduate Diploma (60 ECTS). It should also be noted that credits awarded for these study-units may eventually be transferred to the M.Sc. EMA course, subject to approval by the Board of Studies, as provided for within the course bye-laws.

If you require further information, including guidance on your application, or have any questions about this programme, please contact the Course Coordinator, Dr Belinda Gambin.


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