Program Overview

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MSc Environment and Energy

Overview

This MSc in Environment and Energy covers a blend of scientific, technical, managerial and entrepreneurial topics such as the policies and regulations that impact on environmental management. Our aim is to prepare you for a career in the emerging energy and environmental sectors.

Course Detail

Start Date

January, September

Duration

Full-time: 12 months (Sep start) or 16 months (Jan start) | Part-time: 24 months (Sep start) or 28 months (Jan start)

Award Title

MSc

UCAS Code

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Programme Overview

This MSc broadens your understanding of the business skills needed to help you protect the environment as part of your job. You will graduate able to manage successful energy and environmental career challenges from the very start of your career.

The programme can be studied full time for one year or over two years part-time.

Industry Placement

Please note: you'll be registered on the MSc Environment and Energy, which includes a research project. All students will get the opportunity to apply to undertake an industrial placement as an alternative to the research project. Placements, subject to availability, are on a competitive basis and are subject to an application and interview with the placement provider. If successful, you will be moved on to the MSc Environment and Energy with Industrial Practise.

Entry Requirements

UK Entry

Applicants should have:

• At least a lower second class (2:2) honours degree or equivalent qualifications in Engineering, Science and Social Sciences.
• Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, determined by prior study, work experience, professional qualifications, and references.

International Entry

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants from across the world. Please select the country of your qualification from the searchable list below to view entry requirements. If you have different qualifications to those listed, please contact us.

Academic Requirements

Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience.

English Language Requirements

All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.

How the Course Works

Full-time on campus students will complete the degree in one year: The academic year consists of three terms with the Master’s dissertation module completed in term three.

Part-time on campus students will complete the degree in two years: Year one consists of two terms, and Year two of three terms with the Master's dissertation module completed in the final term.

The Master’s project is an independent research project under guidance of supervisors.

Learning and Assessment

The taught course will be assessed using a combination of written coursework, presentations, examinations and portfolios, and a written dissertation. Formal examinations, class tests and reports will also feature where relevant.

You’ll be exposed to a variety of teaching, learning and assessment practices throughout the programme. This includes lectures, seminars, written/oral presentations and project work.

Field trips and industrial visits are used to develop student appreciation of the practical application of research methods and data analysis.

Modules

Year 1

• Health, Safety and Environmental Management (EEM500)
• Renewable Energy (EEM507)
• Project Management (BMT530)
• BIM & Asset Management (EEM508)
• Waste, Wastewater Management and Climate Change (EEM523)
• Research Methods (ANF514)
• MSc Dissertation (EEM517)

Year 1 with Industrial Practise

• Health, Safety and Environmental Management (EEM500)
• Renewable Energy (EEM507)
• Project Management (BMT530)
• BIM & Asset Management (EEM508)
• Waste, Wastewater Management and Climate Change (EEM523)
• Research Methods (ANF514)
• MSc Dissertation (Industrial Practise) EEM518

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be able to assume technical and managerial roles in the environmental management industry and can work in academia.

Fees & Funding

Please note: this course will run over 16 months full-time and 28 months part-time if you begin your studies in January.

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying.

Scholarships

The scholarships below are open to international students and those applying from England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a 2.1 or above for a postgraduate course.

• Abertay Postgraduate Taught rUK Scholarship
• International Postgraduate Abertay Scholarships

Graduate School

Our Graduate School is a dedicated facility located at the heart of the University, providing support, training and professional development opportunities to our vibrant postgraduate community and researchers.