MSc Sustainable Technology and Environment

Program Overview

The MSc Sustainable Technology and Environment program at the University of the West of Scotland prepares students for careers in the sustainable engineering sector. The program emphasizes real-world problem-solving, industry links, and sustainability principles. Graduates are highly sought-after in the job market due to their specialized skills and knowledge, and the program aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: Prepares students for careers in the sustainable engineering sector, focusing on engineering skills and sustainability principles.
• Structure:
• MSc:
1 year full-time or 1.5 years part-time.
• PgDip: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
• Modules:
• Core (PgDip & MSc):
• Clean Technology and Resource Management
• Sustainable Energy Sources and Storage
• Sustainability Principles
• Optional (PgDip):
• Environmental Systems
• Pollution Control
• Postgraduate Research Methods
• Stakeholder Management and Governance
• MSc Dissertation (60 credits):
Detailed research and critical analysis of a specific project.
• Course Schedule:
• Start Dates:
January or September.
• Module Delivery:
• Core material delivery
• Tutorials
• Practical classes
• Case studies
• Specialist guest lectures
• Student-centered activities

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• Written submissions of real-world situations
• Oral presentations
• Design problems
• Assessment Criteria:
• Reflects the learning outcomes of each module.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, case studies, guest lectures, and student-centered activities.
• Faculty: Highly qualified and experienced members of the School's staff.
• Unique Approaches:
• Emphasis on real-world problem-solving and application of knowledge.
• Strong industry links and opportunities for project work with companies.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Sustainability Manager
• Graduate Sustainability Engineer
• 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: Growing number of sustainability roles in various industries.
• Outcomes: Graduates are highly sought-after in the job market due to their specialized skills and knowledge.

Other:

• The program aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and aims to equip students with the skills needed to contribute to a more sustainable future.
• UWS has cutting-edge facilities and world-leading expertise in the field of sustainable technology and environment.

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)