Course Summary
Programme Code: SG_SENVP_M09
About the Masters in Environmental Protection
Candidates who have successfully completed the modules on the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Protection may choose to register for the MSc in Environmental Protection also by distance learning over a further year. The main element of the MSc is completion of a 30 Credit dissertation.
About this Programme
Having accumulated the full 90 Credits successful graduates will be awarded an MSc in Environmental Protection.
Professional Recognition:
This is an accredited course with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), the largest professional body for chartered environmental scientists. All students on this course are eligible to become student members of this professional body. For further details please click here.
Key Course Information
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Award: Level 9
Application Closing Date : 15th August 2025
Entry Requirements
Participants must have one of the following academic qualifications:
1) Hold an honours degree (L8) in science or engineering or other relevant cognate area awarded by a recognised degree awarding body or ,
2) Hold a relevant ordinary degree (L7) in science or engineering other relevant cognate area and have obtained a minimum of three years relevant post-qualification experience.
Career Opportunities
You will be qualified to work in areas such as environmental management, enforcement, waste management, energy management, wastewater treatment, noise and air quality and research and development. The career opportunities in this field are varied and include working in industry, environmental consultancy, education and regulatory authorities. Upon achieving honours in the Postgraduate Diploma you may continue onto the Masters in Environmental Protection which is a dissertation and takes one academic year.
Programme Fees
Fees for academic year 2024/2025:
The Total Fees (EU Fees) for this programme can be found on our Fees & Funding webpage - Fees & Funding | ATU - Atlantic Technological University.
Course Format
Semester 1
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Waste Management and Resource Efficiency | 10 |
| Energy Systems and Management | 10 |
| Environmental Management | 10 |
Semester 2
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Management | 10 |
| Air and Noise Management | 10 |
Semester 3
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Environmental Systems | 10 |
Semester 4
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 30 |