Entry requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a science or engineering subject, or an unrelated degree or a degree without honours followed by at least two years appropriate postgraduate experience. 2.2 Honours degrees in a science or engineering subject may also be considered depending on individual module marks in key subject areas. In certain cases (for example, for applicants with appropriate professional experience) this requirement may be waived.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The course combines taught modules with an independent major research project. The taught modules introduce the nature of our atmosphere, its composition and meteorology, air pollutant emissions, air pollution chemistry and climate change / carbon management, together with the practical measures used to limit emissions from sources ranging from power stations to vehicles and the legislative and policy framework used by national and local authorities to enforce air quality objectives.The research project allows students to undertake an in-depth investigation of a particular aspect of air pollution of interest to them, and further their level of understanding.

This programme is run jointly by the Division of Environmental Health and Risk Management in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and the School of Chemical Engineering.

We offer two qualifications in this area:

MSc in Air Pollution Management and Control
Postgraduate Diploma in Air Pollution Management and Control

The full-time MSc course runs over a 12-month period, starting in October. The taught modules are delivered in the autumn and spring terms, while the summer months focus on the major research project. Teaching is scheduled in a block or day release format (i.e. lectures concentrated on one or two days per week) to facilitate part-time study alongside employment. The full-time Postgraduate Diploma (taught modules only) lasts 9 months, from October through to June of the following year.

Both courses are also available on a part-time basis, running over two years.

Taught Modules

The course represents 120 credits in total :

Causes and Effects of Air Pollution,
Theoretical Meteorology: Atmospheric Physics and Composition
Small-scale and Air Pollution Meteorology
Air Pollution Chemistry
Air Pollution Management and Control Technology
Carbon Management
Air Quality Data Analysis and Interpretation

Research Component

The research component of the course comprises an individual research project into an area of the students’ choice (60 credits).

Explore postgraduate study at Birmingham at one of our on-campus open days. Register to attend at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgopendays

If you can’t make it to one of our on-campus open days, our virtual open days run regularly throughout the year. For more information, please visit: www.pg.bham.ac.uk

Information for international students

IELTS: 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band. Visit our website for information.

Fees and funding

UK students

£10,530 FT

International students

£29,340 FT only

The Clean Air Fund and the University of Birmingham, with the support of the McCall MacBain Foundation, are launching the McCall MacBain Clean Air Fellowship, to develop the next generation of leaders for the clean air movement. Clean Air Fund and the University of Birmingham will select five exceptional students, two from the UK and three from Central and Eastern Europe, to pursue a master’s degree in Air Pollution Management and Control as McCall MacBain Clean Air Fellows. The Fellowship will identify those who can demonstrate a strong rationale for studying air pollution and can commit to tackling the problem through their career choice after they graduate. The Fellowship will include course fees and a stipend to cover living and travel costs. Fellows will benefit from a tailored programme of masterclasses and career development opportunities such as practical experience and networking provided by the University and the Clean Air Fund.

The deadline for applications is June 2024.

For additional information on funding, please visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgfunding

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
part time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
PGDip
part time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Postgraduate Enquiries
Email: gees-pgtadmin@contacts.bham.ac.uk

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