Program Overview
This two-year course focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement decarbonisation initiatives. Students will complete an innovative consultancy project instead of a dissertation, working on real challenges with companies or organizations. The program offers a flexible learning experience, combining online and on-campus sessions, and prepares students for careers in designing and delivering decarbonisation solutions in various organizations.
Program Outline
Outline:
This course focuses on developing the knowledge and skills to deliver decarbonisation initiatives with real impact. You’ll deliver impact as part of your studies by working on an innovative consultancy project with a company or organisation instead of doing a traditional dissertation. You could work with businesses, charities, government, or the local community on a decarbonisation project linked to real challenges and delivering strategic impact.
Assessment:
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject. These will typically include open book examinations, written assignments, in-class test and activities, peer evaluation, presentations, and a consultancy project. Assessed work will typically include a substantial element (20-40%) of team activity, which may include peer evaluation.
Teaching:
We provide a flexible high-quality learning experience delivered online and in person on campus. You should expect to spend approximately 15 to 20 hours a week studying on your course. These hours consist of structured activities, teamwork and independent learning. You will be offered between 4 and 9 hours of timetabled learning activities per week, of which the majority will be delivered in synchronous hybrid sessions. The sessions typically include a mix of seminar discussions and team-based working.
Careers:
By working with a company or organisation on our consultancy project, you'll gain direct experience of professional collaboration working on real problems relevant in industry. As well as this, you'll have the support of our Faculty’s postgraduate employability team, who run professional skills workshops, and one-to-one sessions to help you with your CV and interview preparation. When you graduate, you could go on to design and deliver decarbonisation solutions and zero-carbon projects in a range of organisations, including businesses, charities, NGOs and government.
Other:
This course lasts 2 years. It starts in October 2024 and ends in 2026. Welcome week starts on 23 September 2024.
This will be deducted from your tuition fee when you register.
University of Bath
Overview:
The University of Bath is a leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. It is known for its vibrant, friendly campus located in a historic city. The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Students at the University of Bath join a multicultural community on a vibrant campus. The university offers opportunities for placements and study abroad, helping students prepare for their careers through real-world experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High Rankings:
The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.Vibrant Campus:
The university boasts a vibrant and friendly campus with a multicultural student community.Real-World Experience:
Students have opportunities for placements and study abroad, providing valuable real-world experience.World-Leading Research:
The university's research is improving lives and changing the world, with a focus on tackling issues of global significance.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university is committed to reducing its environmental impact through ethical food sourcing, waste management, and generating sustainable energy. It also engages with the local community, supporting local students and collaborating with local organizations.
Entry Requirements:
British qualifications You should have a Bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:2 or above. This includes engineering and science degrees, as well as other disciplines where there is a numerate element to the course such as architecture, economics, psychology or business. A combined offer (with English pre-sessional) may be offered to students who do not meet the IELTS criteria but whose other credentials meet the programme requirements. Saudi Arabian qualifications You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 3.0 on a 5-point scale or 2.75 on a 4-point scale. This includes engineering and science degrees, as well as other disciplines where there is a numerate element to the course such as architecture, economics, psychology or business. English language requirements IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
