MSc Environmental Science at University of Leeds

The MSc Environmental Science builds knowledge of the physical and chemical processes of Earth's oceans, atmosphere, climate and terrestrial water cycle, how human activity disturbs them, and practical training to measure and assess environmental problems.

Department: School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules cover scientific communication, data analysis and presentation, and environmental science practice; optional modules include climate change, oceanography, air quality, land use, groundwater, atmospheric processes, machine learning, statistics, GIS and remote sensing, with two suggested pathways (environmental systems and modelling; environmental science practice).

Career pathways

Careers in environmental management and assessment, environmental and geo-environmental advisory services, sustainable water management, hydrogeology and flood risk, teaching, climate science advice, corporate social responsibility and project management, with employers including AECOM, Arup, Atkins, Jacobs, JBA and WSP; the course also prepares for a PhD.

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