MSc Environmental Pollution Control

Overview & facilities

The Environmental Pollution Control Masters at Middlesex in London(which you can start in either October or January) identifies and examines characteristics and sources of the major environmental pollutants.

Upon completion, you will have an in-depth understanding of the health, ecological and climatic impact of a wide range of pollutants and the scientific principles behind these effects.

The course is taught at the leading Centre for Environmental Studies, with regular keynote lectures by expert internal and external speakers and involves site visits and field research.

We have excellent industry and professional links, including collaboration with Thames Water, BAA at Heathrow Airport, the Science Museum and the Loch Ness and Loch Morar project - these links are invaluable in the search for employment.

Course highlights:

• September or January start
• Leading centre for environmental studies.
• Regular keynote lectures by expert internal and external speakers
• Excellent industry and professional links, including collaboration with Thames Water, BAA at Heathrow Airport, the Science Museum and the Loch Ness and Loch Morar project - these links are invaluable in the search for employment
• Site visits and field research.

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Content & modules

You take 4 modules plus the project module

Pollution Sources and Impact
This module aims to provide detailed knowledge and insight into the sources of pollution in the three environmental compartments. The characteristics and sources of the major environmental pollutants will be identified and their behaviour examined. The module also aims to familiarise students with the health, ecological and climatic impact of a wide range of pollutants, both independently and synergistically and to explain the scientific principles behind these effects.

Control and Remediationof Pollution
To provide detailed knowledge on the discharge of pollutants, either of natural or of anthropogenic origin, into the environment can induce severe stresses on ecosystems and their inhabitants. To train students to act as experts in the area of reducing and remediating the impact of waste, wastewater, land and air pollution and noise. To introduce theoretical and practical principles of natural purification processes and technological processes to control discharges which drive purification and remediation technologies, with reference to the legislative framework concerned with safeguarding the environment and human health. To impart knowledge to enable students to critically review modern technology and practices for the monitoring, prevention, treatment and disposal of waste, wastewater, air pollution and noise pollution discharge in to the different environmental compartments (air, water, and soil).

Research Methods for MSc
To provide graduate students with the organisational and management skills to administer an MSc-PhD research project. Management skills are supported by knowledge of experimental design, quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, presentation skills and interactive computing skills. A range of environmental and technological examples will are used throughout the module to develop planning and analytical skills. Subject specific skills are provided by programme tutors to cover instrumental analytical techniques, specific case studies and specific data analyses relevant to individual programmes.

Environmental Governance and the Law
The module is concerned with the extent to which Law and Governance may contribute to the protection of the physical environment. It introduces the concepts of environmental governance and issues of environmental law and their inter-relationship. It aims to enable students to develop a thorough understanding of the complex issues of institutional, economic and social framework within which management of the physical resources takes place, using water management as part of the examples. In addition, the module aims to provide detailed knowledge on the role which the law in theory and in practice has in the prevention, protection, clean up and compensation relating to harm caused to the environment.

This programme is based at our flagship Hendon campus.

Assessment is a mixture of coursework, written examination and dissertation.The project is assessed by two internal examiners and one external examiner.

Modules

• Year 1

  Law and Governance (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The module is concerned with the extent to which Law and Governance may contribute to the protection of the physical environment. It introduces the concepts of environmental governance and issues of environmental law and their inter-relationship. It aims to enable students to develop a thorough understanding of the complex issues of institutional, economic and social framework within which management of the physical resources takes place, using water management as part of the examples. In addition, the module aims to provide detailed knowledge on the role which the law in theory and in practice has in the prevention, protection, clean up and compensation relating to harm caused to the environment.

  Monitoring and Control of Pollution (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  To provide detailed knowledge on the discharge of pollutants, either of natural or of anthropogenic origin, into the environment that can induce severe stresses on ecosystems and their inhabitants. To train students to act as experts in the area of reducing and remediating the impact of waste, wastewater, land and air pollution and noise. To introduce theoretical and practical principles of natural purification processes and technological processes to control discharges which drive purification and remediation technologies, with reference to the legislative framework concerned with safeguarding the environment and human health. To impart knowledge to enable students to critically review modern technology and practices for the monitoring, prevention, treatment and disposal of waste, wastewater, air pollution and noise pollution discharge in to the different environmental compartments air, water, and soil .

  Pollution Sources and Impact (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to provide detailed knowledge and insight into the sources of pollution in the three environmental compartments. The characteristics and sources of the major environmental pollutants will be identified and their behaviour examined. The module also aims to familiarise students with the health, ecological and climatic impact of a wide range of pollutants, both independently and synergistically and to explain the scientific principles behind these effects.

  Research Methods (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  To provide graduate students with the organisational and management skills to administer an MSc/PhD research project. Management skills are supported by knowledge of experimental design, quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, presentation skills and interactive computing skills. A range of environmental and technological examples will are used throughout the module to develop planning and analytical skills. Subject specific skills are provided by programme tutors to cover instrumental analytical techniques, specific case studies and specific data analyses relevant to individual programmes.

  Research Project (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to provide an opportunity for the student to develop original and independent research investigations aimed at integrating theoretical knowledge and technical expertise to solve a practical problem at a relevant postgraduate level using appropriate research techniques.

For January entrant, PRS4199 and GES4550 will be delivered in blended learning mode; you will be given detailed learning materials to study in addition to attending the lessons, short intensive workshops will also be organised to assist your learning over the summer period.

Entry & applying

We welcome applications from graduates with a good honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject. We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications and individuals with a minimum of three years' work experience. Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL (paper based) 575 or TOEFL (internet based) 90 with specified minimum scores for each component. For details of other equivalent English language requirements that Middlesex accepts see international entry requirements

Applying

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university. You will need to fill in an application form and return it to the appropriate admissions office. UK and EU students should apply directly to the London office. Non-EU international students can apply to our international admissions office in London, or use our network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application. Apply now

Fees & funding

January 2011 Start
UK-EU
Full time £4,500
Part time £39.50 per credit (£2,520 per yearfor two years) International £11,500

September 2011 start
UK-EU £4,050
International £11,400

The tuition fee for MSc Environmental Pollution Control for the academic year 2012/13 includes bench fees (£1,750) and is as follows:

UK/EU Students

Full-time students: £7,500
Part-time students: £63 per taught credit

Find out about our flexible payment plans for UK/EU students, and how they can help you spread the cost of your course.

International Students

Full-time students: £10,600
Part-time students: £93 per taught credit

Careers & placements

Graduates have found employment in both public and private sectors, for example local authorities (e.g. Contaminated Land Officer) and environmental and industrial consultancy companies, as well as in further research in academic institutions (eg PhD).