Master of Environmental Science at University of Southampton Malaysia

Master of Environmental Science

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

4 years

Intake

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English Requirement

IELTS 6.0

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

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The Master of Environmental Science program at the University of Southampton Malaysia offers an opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and skills necessary to address current and future environmental issues. This innovative and rewarding 4-year program provides students with a wider range of options for fieldwork and involves the completion of an advanced research project. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement with professional environmental practitioners, gaining valuable real-world experience. The Environmental Science master's degree adopts an interdisciplinary approach to tackle environmental challenges by integrating subjects such as geography, ecology, law, and oceanography. The program encompasses both theoretical learning and practical application through project work. At the beginning of the course, students can choose one of four specialist pathways, allowing them to customize their degree and shape their career trajectory according to their interests and goals. By pursuing this master's degree, students gain the necessary expertise to contribute effectively to solving environmental problems and making a positive impact in the field.

Year 1 overview

All students will take compulsory modules and learn about:

the principles of environmental science
ecology and conservation
quantitative research methods
practical skills needed for fieldwork

Your remaining modules will depend on your chosen pathway. They include:

marine ecology and evolution
dynamic landscapes
earth systems

You'll also take a residential trip to boost your knowledge and critical skills, and help you bond with other students.

You can choose to change your specialism pathway at the end of the first year.

Year 2 overview

All students will take core modules and study:

pollution
how to assess environmental impact
geographic information systems (GIS)
literature review and research skills

For your specialist pathway module, you'll look at one of these topics:

population ecology
freshwater ecosystems
impact of global climate change
geohazards and earth resources

You'll choose your remaining modules from a wide range of options.

You'll take a UK-based residential field course to develop your research skills while avoiding the high carbon emissions associated with flying.

Year 3 overview

You'll complete a research project, with support from a supervisor in your chosen area. Previous projects have included:

Ecosystem services from coastal defence projects.
The effect of multiple microplastic types on plants and soils.
Evaluating best practice for reptile translocation programmes in the UK.
Autogeddon or urban heaven: environmental and social effects of the automotive industry from launch to present.
Green walls and urban biodiversity: Collins, R (MEnvSci student), Schaafsma, M and and Hudson, M. - The value of green walls to urban biodiversity, 2017, Land Use Policy , 64 , 114—123.
An investigation into the application of spent coffee grounds using waste-to-energy methodology: Mayson, S. (MEnvSci student) and Williams, I.D. (2021) - Applying a circular economy approach to valorize spent coffee grounds, 2021, Resources Conservation & Recycling, 172, 105659.
Consumer behaviours on the release of home entertainment waste electrical and electronic equipment into the circular economy: Wilkinson, A.Y. (MEnvSci student) and Williams, I.D - Why do (W)EEE hoard? The effect of consumer behaviour on the release of home entertainment products into the circular economy, 2020, Detritus, 12, 18-33.

You'll study environmental law and management, and learn advanced quantitative methods.

You'll also choose modules from a wide range of options, with topics like:

marine fisheries
human-caused global change
glaciers and glaciation
sustainability as a profession

Year 4 overview

You'll also complete a work placement of at least 4 weeks, where you'll work with professional environmental practitioners. Recent placements have included NGOs such as WWF, and businesses such as Ramboll.

The experience will show you how to apply the theory you've learnt in your first 3 years. The timing of the placement is flexible.

You'll complete an advanced research project, and receive training in how to design, implement and report a substantial piece of research.

This will give you transferable skills in:

experimental design and development
laboratory and fieldwork
data analysis and interpretation
technical writing and reporting

Master of Environmental Science

Master of Environmental Science