MSc Pollution and Environmental Control

Fees for entry in 2027 have not yet been set. For reference, the fees for the academic year beginning September 2026 were as follows:

• MSc (full-time)
  UK students (per annum): £16,300
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £36,800

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The unit will involve research activities in environmental science with a focus on environmental pollution, undertaken by the student under the supervision of academic staff, who will be assisted in this task by other members of academic staff, postgraduate research teaching associates The summative assessment of the unit will be solely through the submission of research project report.

The EART60372 Research Project will be the research project for which each student has prepared as part of EART62062.

The aim of this course unit is to provide the opportunity for students to execute a substantial environmental science research project.

The first two weeks consist of a two-week ‘boot camp’ covering practical skills and data/sample gathering, as dictated by the needs of the project subject.

The students have 10 weeks to complete their data analysis and dissertations. There are group tutorials every 2 weeks, and, as necessary, a drop-in session lead by the project leads at week 3 (or when appropriate) to support this process. 

Learning in this course unit will be based upon (i) an intensive, 2-week ‘boot camp’ period covering practical skills (laboratory, field, computer modelling and data analysis) necessary to conduct the research on the assigned topic, supplemented with optional ‘drop-in’ sessions lead by the project leads, (ii) small group sessions with others working within the same project area and (iii) independent study and research.

This will be supported by reading lists and further e-learning materials made available on Blackboard, however, much of the material recommended for further project-specific learning will be as recommended by the project supervisors and through self-learning. Thus, students will be expected to carry out both directed and independent reading, including of the University of Manchester MyLearningEssentials resources; as well as directed and independent exercises helpful to the completion of their research thesis. Practical work will generally be done in laboratories and the field under the supervision of academic staff with the assistance of technical staff and teaching assistants/associates

Formative feedback is offered for a section of the student’s draft dissertation.  

The feedback strategy is designed to help develop a student’s ability to self-assess their own progress. Feedback will be delivered throughout the duration of each group session via both group and one-to-one staff-student interactions post boot camps. During the boot camp students will be guided through the various exercises and offered comments on their technique. 

READING & USEFUL LINKS:    

(University of Manchester) Research governance, integrity and ethics https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/environment/governance/

(University of Manchester) Code of Good Research Practice

https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/environment/governance/conduct/

(UK Medical Research Council) Good Research Practice

https://mrc.ukri.org/research/policies-and-guidance-for-researchers/good-research-practice/

(ESRC) What Makes Good Research ?

https://esrc.ukri.org/public-engagement/social-science.../what-makes-good-research/  

Goldacre, B. (2009 ) Bad Science. Harper-Collins.

Medewar, P.B. (1981) Advice to a Young Scientist. Sloan Foundation Science Series.

(European Union) Logical framework

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?

http://eeas.europa.eu/archives/delegations/fiji/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150420_01_en.pdf

(DFID) Logframe for Research Projects https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/209569/Logframe_guidance_for_research_programmes_Final_PDF_version.pdf

(UQ) Annotated example of a UQ Research Proposal

https://uq.edu.au/student-services/pdf/learning/research-proposal-sample-v2.pdf

Other references as supplied by project leads 

Additional activities: Further supervision as agreed, depending upon specific requirements of the research project