
Overview
Many countries have a significant legacy of contaminants in the ground caused by industrial and mining activity. These pollutants can pose a significant risk to human health and the environment, so specialist expertise is required to ensure land is safe for use or development.
Demand for expertise is increasing, and in the UK alone the market for environmental consultancy is expected to grow by almost £10 billion to £16 billion by 2027. (Consultancy UK).
This Environmental Geology and Land Contamination Master's course from the University of Portsmouth provides practical training in every aspect – from field and site work, to laboratory analysis and data interpretation – so once you graduate, you can pursue varied roles in the specialist area of contaminated land consultancy, regulation and remediation, both in the UK and overseas.
Course highlights
- Learn from experts in the field, with extensive knowledge of groundwater hydrology, environmental geology and contaminated land management
- Benefit from industry links and complete a professional research project in collaboration with industry partners
- Use the geotechnical and analytical labs, gaining practical experience in the use of a range of soil and environmental testing facilities in the environmental chemistry analysis laboratory
- Train in fieldwork techniques such as walk-over surveys, sample collection and testing, and the use of GIS and interpretation of remote sensing
- Produce professional conceptual site models (CSM) and learn about risk assessment approaches for contaminated land and water
Careers and opportunities
Environmental geologists and specialists in the identification and treatment of contaminated land are employed by Government and non-Government organisations, as well as commercial land and property developers.
Demand for expertise is increasing, and in the UK alone the market for environmental consultancy is expected to grow by almost £10 billion to £16 billion by 2027 (Consultancy UK).
Graduates also go into academic or commercial research roles, or a postgraduate research degree in earth and environmental sciences.
Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:
- Environmental consultant
- Geo-environmental consultant
- Geo-environmental engineer
- Engineer
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Modules include:
Research Skills and Project
Contamination Geology and the Environment
Groundwater, Contaminated Land and Remediation
Applied GIS and Remote Sensing
Ecotoxicology and Pollution
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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For September intake: 26 July deadline for applications from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan.
For January intake: 16 December deadline for applicants from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan.
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
A second-class honours degree in Geology, Geography, Earth Science, Applied Geology, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
Relevant industrial and work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.
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International
19200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19200 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10400 GBP per year during 12 months.
- EU full-time fee: £10,400 (including Transition Scholarship)
Part-time fees/year:
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £5,200
EU students: £5,200 (including Transition Scholarship)
International students: £9,600
Living costs for Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Geology and Land Contamination.
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