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About

On this Environmental Geology and Land Contamination Master's course from the University of Portsmouth, you'll learn how to investigate and understand contaminated sites, how the whole geo-environmental system influences the movement of contaminants from source to potential receptors, through modules that cover hydrology, geochemistry, site investigation, geotechnics, and land assessment.

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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

Programme 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

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months
  • Part-time
    • 24 months
    • Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • 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.

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • 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.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    19200 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 19200 GBP per year during 12 months.
  • National

    10400 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based 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

710 - 1099 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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6000 GBP
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1700 GBP
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1600 GBP
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Various benefits
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
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10000 GBP
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30 Jul 2025
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8000 GBP
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3000 GBP
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3000 GBP
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Various benefits
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30 Mar 2025
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15000 USD
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15 Jun 2025
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7000 USD
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31 Aug 2025
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01 Jul 2025
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3000 USD
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2000 USD
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