Program Overview

Introduction to Master Programme

The Master Programmes of LCC intend to create a community of diverse culture, and aim to train students to have a comprehensive understanding of the low carbon industry and a deep insight into a sustainable society. Our graduates go on to a wide range of activities in industry, government or the NGO sector.

Master Programme in Low Carbon Environment

Climate change is a common challenge faced by all humanity. Demand has never been higher for sound evidence on public engagement with energy and environment issues, and public support for community and commercial investments in low carbon energy generation.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Master Programme in Low Carbon Environment includes:

• Compulsory Courses:
  • General Chinese Culture (2 credits, Spring)
  • Chinese Language (2 credits, Fall)
  • Fundamentals and Theory of Optimization Methods (3 credits, Fall)
  • Methods of Computation (3 credits, Fall)
  • Fundamental Mathematical Statistics (2 credits, Fall)
  • Optimal Estimation and System Modeling (2 credits, Spring)
  • Numerical Methods of Partial Differential Equations (2 credits, Spring)
  • Environmental Management (2 credits, Spring)
  • Environmental Law (2 credits, Fall)
  • Environmental Economics (2 credits, Fall)
  • Theories and Technology of Water Pollution Control (3 credits, Spring)
  • Theories and Technology of Air Pollution Control (2 credits, Spring)
  • Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling (2 credits, Spring)
  • Seminar (2 credits, Fall/Spring)
  • Carbon Accounting (2 credits, Fall)
  • Carbon Economics (2 credits, Fall)
  • Business and Climate Change (2 credits, Spring)
  • Industrial Ecology (2 credits, Fall)
  • Carbon Resources Cycle (2 credits, Spring)
  • Practice in Specialty (3 credits, Summer)
  • Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development in China (3 credits, Fall)
  • Air Quality Modeling and Forecasting (2 credits, Spring)
• Selective Courses:
  • Advanced Carbon Cycle Science and Technology (2 credits, Spring)
  • Urban Development & Management (3 credits, Spring)

Admission

Eligibility

• Non-Chinese citizen
• A bachelor’s or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated proficiency in English

How to Apply

1. Complete the Online Application
2. Pay the Application Fee (RMB 800 or USD 120, non-refundable and non-transferable)

List of Supporting Documents

1. Degree certificates
2. Official Transcripts
3. Personal statement and study plan
4. Resume
5. Two reference letters from previous professors
6. Language proficiency certificate and score report (Valid TOFEL or academic IELTS)
7. A scanned copy of your passport
8. Passport-size photo

Key Dates

• Dec 01, 2017: Start of Application
• March 31, 2018: Deadlines for Scholarship Application
• May 31, 2018: Deadline for Master Programme Application
• Sep, 2018: Registration (Exact date TBD.)

Tuition Fee

80,000 RMB for each full-time Master Programme (excluding tuition fee and expenses at UoE)