Pollution and Environmental Control The University of Manchester

Overview

The Pollution and Environmental Control M.Sc. at The University of Manchester is a comprehensive degree designed to equip students with the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary to tackle global ecological challenges. This programme combines fundamental training in pollution prediction and measurement with advanced environmental modelling to address air and water quality issues. Students engage with industry-standard tools and real-world data to develop sustainable solutions for the future.

This online course offers a flexible learning environment, allowing professionals to balance their studies with existing work or personal commitments. Through a virtual learning platform, participants access recorded lectures, instructor-led labs, and virtual field trips.

Why Pollution and Environmental Control at The University of Manchester?

• Study at a global leader in sustainable development, ranked among the top 10 universities worldwide for environmental impact.
• Benefit from over 45 years of academic excellence in the field of environmental science and pollution management.
• Gain practical experience using industry-standard software such as QGIS, Flood Modeller, and Hec-Ras.
• Learn from an internationally acclaimed research team whose expertise spans atmospheric physics, digital environments, and biosphere impacts.
• Access virtual field trips that provide site information and field data from locations like the Peak District and state-of-the-art air quality facilities.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 17300 per full
• National fee: GBP 13700 per full

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 180 credits, including eight taught units and a final research project. Modules may include:

• Measuring and Predicting
• Human Impacts on the Biosphere
• Pollution Management in Practice
• Pollutant Mobility and Transformation
• Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
• Environmental M.Sc. Tutorial

The programme concludes with an independent research project supervised by expert staff, focusing on specialised areas such as air quality or water pollution.

Careers with Pollution and Environmental Control

Graduates from this programme are highly sought after for their technical proficiency and multidisciplinary understanding of environmental issues. The course prepares students for a wide range of professional roles within environmental consultancies, government agencies, and research institutions. Graduates have successfully secured positions such as:

• Graduate Hydraulic Modeller
• Flood Risk Specialist
• Graduate Water Consultant
• Environmental Consultant

The technical skills gained in GIS, data manipulation, and predictive numerical modelling provide a competitive advantage in the global job market, enabling alumni to adapt quickly to professional environments at organisations like Jacobs, Mott MacDonald, and AECOM.