About the course
Climate change, pollution and invasions by non-native species are pressing issues globally, within Europe and in the Humber region.
This MSc provides an in-depth understanding of the causes and impacts of environmental change, and equips you with the necessary skills and analytical tools to monitor and manage such changes.
You consider the scientific, political and legal consequences of environmental change and management and develop your understanding of the processes involved, integrating information at molecular, cellular, organismal and ecosystem levels.
Here at Hull, we have an active team of environmental research focused staff, both biologists and geographers, and an established track record in environmental services. We are a member of the GU8 consortium, a group of port city universities from across the world, providing us with international collaborative links that are unrivalled in the UK. We also enjoy strong, well-established industry links.
Fieldwork is incorporated throughout the programme. The city of Hull’s location on the Humber Estuary, with a large ports complex and growing renewables energy industry, within a thriving agricultural setting, provides students with an abundance of opportunities to move from bench to environment. Aquaria provision is considerable, with an established partnership with The Deep, Hull's internationally famous public aquarium.
What you'll study
The programme is taught by a team of environmental research focused staff with a range of expertise unique to the University.
A critical overview of environmental change and related management policies and scientific challenges will be provided. You gain an understanding of the main aspects of monitoring environmental change, from practical, laboratory-based techniques to those used in the field by industry and regulatory authorities.
You will solve complex, real-world problems and construct and test hypotheses related to environmental issues, applying advanced theories, concepts and principles, and learning how to apply them to manage the environment.
Your skills in teamwork, communication and time management will be honed as you make use of the principles of scientific inquiry in the context of evidence-based practice and effectively communicate complex and conceptually challenging information.
A range of industry-standard instrumentation will be used and you will critically evaluate research on current and new diagnostic methodologies. Practical modules cover the wide range of current techniques used in environmental monitoring.
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
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Research issues in Environmental Management and Renewable Energy
Work in small teams to research current topics in environmental management or renewable energy. It's an opportunity to create your own knowledge and learn skills that are highly desirable to employers, and prepare you for your own dissertation project.
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Environmental and Energy Data Literacy
This module provides you with key research and data analysis skills. These skills are important for your dissertation.
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Ecosystem Assessment
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Invasion Biology
Invasive non-native species are one of the five main drivers of environmental change. You will study the ecology and evolution of invasive species, their impacts and management, by developing your understanding of both theoretical and applied aspects of invasion biology.
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Environmental Impact Assessment and Spatial Data
Environmental Impact Assessments are the industry standard for assessing the impact of developments on the environment. In this module, you’ll learn about the socio-economic, ecological, environmental, aesthetic and legislative aspects of EIAs, and critically evaluate existing EIAs. You’ll also learn GIS mapping skills, which are essential in many areas of industry.
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Environmental Change in the Anthropocene