Program Overview
The Environmental Consultancy at Plymouth University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Consultancy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Consultancy programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Core modulesGEES515Professional Practice in the Environmental SectorGEES517Environmental AssessmentGEES519Environmental Knowledge: From Field to StakeholderGEES520MSc DissertationENVS5004Work Placement ProjectOptional modulesGEES505Sustainable Management of Freshwater EcosystemsMATH500Big Data and Social Network VisualizationENVS5003Ecological Survey Evaluation and MitigationENVS5002Investigation and Assessment of Contaminated EnvironmentsGEES506Climate Change: Science and PolicyCHM5002Analytical Chemistry PrinciplesMATH501Modelling and Analytics for Data ScienceMAR515Management of Coastal Environments
- GEES515Professional Practice in the Environmental Sector
- GEES517Environmental Assessment
- GEES519Environmental Knowledge: From Field to Stakeholder
- GEES520MSc Dissertation
- ENVS5004Work Placement Project
- GEES505Sustainable Management of Freshwater Ecosystems
- MATH500Big Data and Social Network Visualization
- ENVS5003Ecological Survey Evaluation and Mitigation
- ENVS5002Investigation and Assessment of Contaminated Environments
- GEES506Climate Change: Science and Policy
- CHM5002Analytical Chemistry Principles
- MATH501Modelling and Analytics for Data Science
- MAR515Management of Coastal Environments
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
UK / EU
You will normally be a graduate with an upper second class (2:1) degree or higher from an environmental, geographical, chemistry, marine, geology or biological subject discipline who is looking for environmental sector training. If you apply with a 2:2 and relevant environmental management experience, this would also be acceptable.
Equally you could be a graduate from related disciplines who has worked within the environmental sector and is looking to gain a specialist qualification. If you apply without recent formal qualifications you may still be accepted.
INTERNATIONAL
If you are an overseas applicant you can check the comparability of your qualifications with the UK equivalent through the UK
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Plymouth University
Plymouth University
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
