MSc Environmental Science by Research

You will explore key research methodologies, skills, approaches and debates relevant to your field of study through a compulsory research skills module and one elective module selected to align with your research interests.

The independent research project, which is the major component of this programme, may involve working with a partner organisation and it may therefore have an applied focus or contribute to the work of that organisation. The research project is developed in collaboration with two academic supervisors from the School of Geography. Our current list of suggested projects and supervisor contact details can be found on our project page. You are also welcome to approach a member of academic staff with your own project idea. Please find staff details on the academic contact us page. The research project report is submitted in the form of a draft manuscript with supplementary material as appropriate to a relevant, peer-reviewed journal in your field.

Your taught modules and research project will provide you with a range of transferable skills suitable for further research and employment, including field and laboratory skills, data modelling, statistical analysis, project management and critical review and evaluation.

Application process
Your application must include a research proposal for your project, developed in collaboration with two potential supervisors. Please see our guidance on writing your proposal by clicking here: MSc Environmental Science by Research Proposal Guidance [PDF 140KB] Before submitting your application, please contact a relevant supervisor in the school to discuss your ideas and secure their agreement in principle to supervise the project. When you submit your application, please include written confirmation from your potential supervisors that they are able to supervise the project (e.g. an email). Your application cannot be considered until we receive these elements.

Additional costs
Field trip costs may apply depending elective choices and should be discussed with your supervisors.
Research costs must be discussed with your supervisors at the proposal development stage to ensure that costs can be supported.

Structure

• One compulsory module
• One elective module
• Compulsory 15,000-word independent research project
   

UK
Degree requirements
A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in a Life Sciences subject.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

• Full-time study

September 2022 | 1 year

Home: £10,950
Overseas: £23,950

Conditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
 

• Part-time study

September 2022 | 2 years

Home: £5,500
Overseas: £12,000

Conditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000

The programme will prepare you for doctoral-level research and will provide you with knowledge and understanding relevant to employment in organisations in the environmental sector. Recent graduates have secured PhD positions at QMUL, UCL and the University of Cambridge and held roles with the government agencies (e.g. Health and Safety Executive) and environmental consultancies (e.g. Jacobs).