Overview

This Environmental Sciences programme from University of Plymouth allows you to strengthen your knowledge and build an area of your own expertise. Benefit from the support of our expert academic and technical staff, unique location and ISO accredited labs to assist you in the undertaking of your research project. You may have an area of interest that you’d like to build on further from your dissertation, or be passionate about an emerging area of environmental science.

A research masters degree incorporates both taught elements and an extended research project which culminates in the submission of a thesis. This programme is governed by research degree regulations and you engage fully in professional and research skills development.

Biogeochemistry Research Centre

Researching the environmental behaviour, fate and impact of nutrients, metals and pharmaceuticals in terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic systems.

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Programme Structure

Research project opportunities, in the following contemporary areas, include combinations of laboratory and field work with access to high specification analytical facilities and excellent field sites:

sources fate and impact of chemicals in the environment

mine site restoration

air quality and human health

peatland habitat restoration

marine pollution from plastics

application of social and economic techniques to nature conservation

public engagement and communication of environmental issues.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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120

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90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 175 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

For entry to postgraduate level, you should normally possess:

a first or upper second (2:1) degree with honours or professional qualification, recognised as being equivalent to degree standard; or

an ordinary degree, foundation degree, higher national diploma, or university diploma, accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field.

If you are an overseas applicant you can check the comparability of your qualifications with the UK equivalent through NARIC, who provide an advisory service.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18750 GBP / year

≈ 18750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5005 GBP / year

≈ 5005 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

National: £3,305 per year

International: £9,375 per year

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Biogeochemistry Research Centre

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