Chemistry
Environmental Studies MSc/Diploma/Certificate
MSc: 1 year full-time, up to 8 years part-time Diploma: 1 year full-time, up to 5 years part-time Certificate: up to 3 years part-time
This cross-curricular programme aims to integrate environmental issues – such as waste minimisation, recycling and recovery of materials, legislation, energy, pollution, water quality and provision and environmental impact assessment – within the context of manufacturing, business, engineering and science, providing an holistic approach to the understanding of environmental management.
The programme is administered by the Department of Chemistry with contributing departments offering specialist modules.
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- Research Methods
Semester 2
- Professional Development Project
- Dissertation
Selected Optional Modules
Semester 1
- Water and Environmental Sanitation
- Management of Water and Sanitation
- Biomass
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Water Utilities Management
- Modern Methods of Water Pollution Monitoring
Semester 2
- Environmental Radiochemistry
- Environmental Assessment
- Materials Sustainability and the Environment
- Water Source Development
- Small Scale Water Supply and Sanitation
- Solid Waste Management
- Integration of Renewables
Assessment
Optional modules: examination and coursework.
Compulsory modules: 100% coursework and student presentations. The research project/ dissertation is assessed by a thesis.
Entry Qualification*
Lower second class honours degree in environmental science, geography, science, engineering, or related discipline or equivalent professional qualification.
Careers and Further Study
The programme is for those who wish to extend their knowledge in a particular area or broaden their field in order to increase their career prospects.
Selection
Informal meetings and visits are arranged.
Sponsorship and Scholarships
With the exception of MSc Environmental Studies a number of bursaries and scholarships are available to UK and EU students covering tuition fees. Departmental bursaries (in the form of fee reduction) are available to self-funded international students.
The programmes also benefit from industrial sponsorship which provides support in the form of equipment, materials, presenters and project placements.
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