Environmental Protection and Management MSc

Course

In Glasgow

£ 1001-2000

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This programme aims to provide both an understanding of the processes that give rise to environmental degradation and pollution problems, and a capability in management of natural resources. Climate change is a particularly important threat, and is an issue that is dealt with in-depth in a number of the course modules.

Human activities have become an increasingly significant factor for the Earth’s biosphere system. Our use of natural resources, deforestation and soil erosion, the release of potentially toxic compounds and pathogens, and the increase in greenhouse gases are all examples of pressures that have potentially serious consequences for humanity and other life on Earth. This course gives you a fundamental understanding of these issues. You will develop a scientific understanding of some of the major processes influencing the quality of land, air and water resources, and learn about the most effective methods of environmental protection. You'll also develop expertise in the design and implementation of programmes of environmental protection, and have the opportunity to study the integrated protection and management of particular ecosystems or resources. The course provides an in-depth knowledge of natural resource management and the processes that cause environmental degradation and pollution problems. So it helps you play a vital role in protecting and conserving our environment, in Europe and beyond. This programme is a collaboration between Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the University of Edinburgh’s School of GeoSciences.

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Location

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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Subjects

  • Management
  • IT Management
  • IT
  • Quality
  • University
  • Resource Management
  • Quality Training
  • On-Air
  • Global Change
  • Atmospheric

Course programme

The MSc consists of 6 taught modules, followed by a period of dissertation project work. The study tour, which takes place in Spring, is also an integral part of the programme.

Two modules are compulsory:

Atmospheric Quality and Global Change

The module covers air chemistry, pollution, renewable energy, global change and impacts on marine and biological systems, transport and planning.

Land Use / Environmental Interactions

The module examines the effects of land use on water quality and wildlife, and covers pesticide management, catchment management, pollution control, acidification, and a variety of land uses.

A further four modules are chosen from a range of options:

  • Waste Reduction and Recycling
  • Water Resource Management
  • Soil Protection and Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Management of Sustainable Development
  • Applications in Ecological Economics
  • Environmental Ethics
  • Conservation and use of Forest Resources
  • Forests and Environment
  • Foundations in Ecological Economics
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Participation in Policy and Planning
  • Project Appraisal
  • Vegetation Management

The above modules are delivered by a range of departments across the University of Edinburgh and SRUC including The Centre for Environmental Change and Sustainability, the College of Humanities & Social Science, and the College of Science and Engineering.

Study Tour

A field tour of about two weeks will be an integral part of the study programme. Recent study tours have been to France and Morocco. There is also usually a short pre-course tour and, by agreement, a dissertation write-up retreat, in late July.

Course Format

The taught component of each course, leading to the Postgraduate Diploma, comprises 6 modules studied over a period of 9 months, starting in October. Each course is made up of core modules, together with recommended and elective modules chosen with the approval of the Director of the programme.

Students progressing to the MSc will undertake a further 3 month period of directed study leading to the production of a dissertation in late September. Each module will be assessed by a combination of course work and examination. The examination paper will administered at the end of this period.

Environmental Protection and Management MSc

£ 1001-2000