Environmental Science MSc

at University of Glasgow

The programme is taken over 2 years of full-time study and is divided into 4 main components:
 

Part 1: Compulsory courses taught by University of Glasgow 
 

• Principles of Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Science (20 credits)

• Environmental Remote Sensing (20 credits)

• Understanding Environmental Changes (20 credits)

• Environmental Policy (20 credits)
   

Part 2: Compulsory courses taught by Nankai University 
 

• Applied Mathematics (20 credits)

• Environmental Economics (15 credits)

• Environmental Management
   

Part 3: Optional courses taught by Nankai University 
 

At least 2 from:

• Environmental Planning and Strategic Environmental Assessment (15 credits)

• Cleaner Production (15 credits)

• Municipal Ecology (15 credits)

• Environmental Risk Assessment (15 credits)

• Advancement in Environmental Impact Assessment Techniques (15 credits)
   

Part 4: Compulsory Research Experience and Skills
 

• Social Science Research Methods 

• Dissertation or Major Project on an approved topic in Environmental Science 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050

• Part-time fee: £1117 per 20 credits
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £22140

Career opportunities include positions in international organisations, government ministries, academia and research institutions, non-governmental organisations; and further study at PhD level.