MSc Environmental Assessment and Control

The Environmental Assessment and Control MSc course offered by the University of Derby is designed to prepare students for dealing with environmental regulatory practices and challenges in professional settings. This course offers an extensive investigation of the scientific, legal, and pragmatic aspects of assessing and managing the impact of human activity on the environment.Course Content: The course is designed to give students a deep understanding of environmental regulation practices, how to gauge and control anthropogenic impacts on the environment, and equips students with skills to identify potential issues, evaluate significance, and suggest ameliorative actions. The course incorporates fieldwork, lab work, and theoretical study.Key Modules: This course includes modules such as Contemporary Environmental Challenges, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Policy and Law, Pollution Monitoring and Control, and Postgraduate Professional Practice and Study Skills. Students will also undertake a core independent study where they will have the opportunity to focus on an area of interest and complete a research project.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and the Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences (CHES). Graduates of the MSc Environmental Assessment and Control can apply for full membership of the IES and will be able to attain Chartered Environmentalist status through the institution.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue careers in environmental consultancy, regulatory agencies, local authorities, non-governmental organizations, industry pollution prevention and control teams, and also research roles.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.