Overview

With the Environmental Science (by Research) programme offered by The University of Manchester, you will study how human activity changes the climate, and how in turn the climate and weather affects human society and life on our planet. We can also use environmental science research to examine air and water quality, and examine the causes, consequences, management and mitigation of pollution events.

This can include the management of our nuclear legacy through investigating nuclear decommissioning and nuclear waste management and disposal. Research within the Department also investigates the sources, utilisation and exploitation of energy, water, food and mineral resources.

Many aspects of research into environmental function require an understanding of chemical interactions in environmental systems, such as the characterisation of mineral-water-organic matter reactions in surface and subsurface environments.

Career opportunities

A research degree in Environmental Sciences is highly regarded by employers as evidence of a thorough training in numerate problem-solving and opens a wide range of possible career choices. In addition to continuing Environmental Sciences research in industry, an MSc provides the entry level training to undertake a PhD in this area.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 168 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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90

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70

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Other requirements

General requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this MSc by Research is a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the MSc by Research (or international equivalent).

In your application you’ll need to include:

The name of this programme
Your research project title (i.e. the advertised project name or proposed project name) or area of research
Your proposed supervisor’s name
If you already have funding or you wish to be considered for any of the available funding
A supporting statement (see 'Advice to Applicants' for what to include)
Details of your previous university level study
Names and contact details of your two referees.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

29900 GBP / year

≈ 29900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

Band A - £5,238; Band B - £7,700; Band C - £13,200, Band D - £21,200; Band E £36,100

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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

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