MSc Pollution and Environmental Control

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 36,800 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MSc Pollution and Environmental Control

About

Study at the longest running established environment and pollution related MSc in the UK.
Gain a strong grounding in the quantitative and qualitative skills required to address environmental questions, combined with invaluable experience in the field.
Alongside taught instruction, apply your skills and knowledge with an extended research project.
Our department was ranked sixth in the UK for the quality of our research and in the top 8 for research power. (REF 2021)

Whether you're working in the environment sector, or want to move in that direction, if you're passionate about creating a greener future and have a background in science, this course is for you.

With a major focus on the measuring and modeling of the environmental impact of pollution on the aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric environments, on this course you will be able to analyse and understand the effect of human activity on our planet.

In addition, our course provides you with a strong grounding in the quantitative and qualitative skills required to address the questions raised by these environmental impacts, providing you with multi-disciplinary approaches to the subject using theoretical, practical and modelling based approaches.

Following the taught element, you have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in a research project supervised by members of our internationally-acclaimed research team.

Our research expertise spans a range of pollution and environmental control topics in relation to water, air, soil and ecosystems, as well as more general environmental hazards and global climate change. Our department was placed in the UK top six by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, and our standing creates a thriving research environment for our MSc students.

Disciplines

Master of Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applications are welcome from students with an Upper Second (2:1) Class Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a natural science, environmental science, environmental engineering, water science engineering or other related scientific or technological discipline from a recognised university.

When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved, your academic references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:

IELTS: at least6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0.
TOFEL iBT: at least90 overall withno sub-test below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.
Pearson PTE: at least 70 overall with no sub-test below 64. We do not accept ‘Home Edition’.

Further information onlanguage requirementscan be found on our website .

Pre-sessional English

We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you may be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course.

To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores:

6 Week Pre-Sessional Course: Minimum 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.
10 Week Pre-sessional Course: Minimum 5.5 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate.

Career

Career opportunities

My MSc has helped my career by opening up more opportunities to me.

Both through the competitive edge it has given to my CV and through colleagues I have met.
Carissa Quintana (MESPOM) / ESG Research Associate in MSCI

I took a module in Earth and Environmental Consultancy which has been a huge help.

In my current role, some things really do just pop up and are required urgently, so I'm glad I had that skill before I started the job.
Amelia Tobin / Environmental Specialist - AWE

Why is a career in pollution and environmental control important?

Governments, industry and society, in all countries, are increasingly aware of the importance of securing sustainable development through cost-effective pollution controls and resource conservation.

As a result, there is a growing need, internationally, for suitably qualified personnel in the environmental authorities of central and local government, industry and commerce, consultancy and research. Moreover, the resulting legal requirements on the part of governments and industry to conform to national and international agreements and regulations means that such demand will remain even during periods of economic austerity and retrenchment.

Employers are increasingly requiring environmental science graduates to have a strong grounding in the quantitative and qualitative skills required to address environmental questions in additional to subject-specific knowledge and understanding. Our programmes address these requirements through a core of skills-based modules with the emphasis on synthesis.

Career destinations of graduates

Graduates from theMSc in Pollution and Environmental Controlhave been very successful in obtaining relevant environment-related employment in areas such as industry, local and central authorities, the regulatory sector, consultancies, education and research. Typically, between 20 and 30% of students completing the programme undertake postgraduate research immediately after graduation.

Our graduates go on to become:

Environmental Consultants;
Managing Directors and CEOs;
Environmental Scientists;
Professors, Researchers and Academics.

And our graduates have secured roles with prestigious employers including:

The Environment Agency;
United Utilities;
Jacobs;
AECOM;
Ricardo;
ENVIRONS.

We expect that graduates from theMSc in Pollution and Environmental Controlwill be attractive to employers in the environmental authorities of central and local government, industry and commerce, consultancy and research.