MSc Sustainable Technology

Program Overview

The MSc Sustainable Technology program at the University of the West of Scotland equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable technologies. The program combines vocationally relevant material with research-based teaching, focusing on sustainability principles and their application in the sustainable technology sector. Graduates are prepared for careers as Sustainability Managers, Sustainability Engineers, and other roles in the growing sustainable engineering field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

Program Description:

• Prepares graduates for careers in the growing sustainable engineering sector.
• Combines vocationally relevant material with research-based teaching.
• Ideal for individuals with science or engineering backgrounds seeking skills in sustainable technologies.

Objectives:

• Equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable technologies.
• Empower graduates to apply their learning to real-world problems and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Outline

Program Structure:

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: typically 2 years, with the option to extend to 3 years

Course Schedule:

• January or September intake
• Modules delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, case studies, and guest lectures
• Assessment methods include written submissions, oral presentations, and design problems

Modules:

Core Modules (20 credits each):

• Sustainable Energy Sources and Storage
• Sustainability Principles
• Clean Technology and Resource Management
• MSc Dissertation (60 credits)

Optional Modules (20 credits each):

• Stakeholder Management and Governance
• Process Sustainability and Safety
• Managing Quality
• Postgraduate Research Methods
• The program curriculum aligns with the current needs of the sustainable engineering sector.
• Modules are designed to provide a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• The program emphasizes project-based learning, allowing students to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges.
• Students have the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners and gain valuable work experience.

Assessment

• Written submissions of real-world situations
• Oral presentations
• Design problems
• Dissertation

Teaching

• Highly qualified and experienced faculty members
• Interactive teaching methods
• Focus on student-centered learning
• Access to cutting-edge facilities

Careers

Potential Career Paths:

• Sustainability Manager
• Sustainability Engineer
• Principal Sustainability Manager
• Sustainability Project Manager
• Sustainability Programme Manager
• Sustainability Officer
• Carbon and Sustainability Officer
• Water Sustainability Officer
• Sustainability Consultant
• Energy and Sustainability Manager
• Sustainability Analyst
• Senior Environment and Sustainability Manager

Opportunities for further research careers:

• Research studentships

Other

• The program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled graduates in the sustainable engineering sector.

• Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on the environment and society.

• Full-time tuition fees for the 2023-24 academic year are £7,500 for Scottish students and £15,500 for international students.

Scottish £7,500 Total cost of tuition All other UK & Republic of Ireland £11,750 Total cost of tuition Channel Island & Isle of Man £11,750 Total cost of tuition International (all other EU plus Non-EU) £15,500 Total cost of tuition

Modular Tuition Fees (20-credit points) 2024-25

Scottish £1,070 per module (20 credits) All other UK & Republic of Ireland £1,680 per module (20 credits) Channel Islands & Isle of Man £1,680 per module (20 credits) International (all other EU plus Non-EU) £2,210 per module (20 credits)