Environmental Engineering (MSc)
Master
In Belfast City
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Belfast city (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
Overview: The aims of the programme include to develop the intellectual, practical, and professional skills of students in the critical acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of environmental engineering principles and issues in preparation for: a career in the environmental, consultancy, regulatory, management, and engineering industry a position of leadership early in that career further study life-long learning and an appreciation of the value of Environmental Engineering to a sustainable society
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About this course
Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a relevant Engineering/Science discipline (eg Civil Engineering) with sufficient mathematical background (at least A-level, although undergraduate courses with a high mathematical content, eg statistics, can be acceptable). A 2.1 Honours degree or above (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) is required for those with an insufficient mathematical background. Applicants with qualifications below 2.2 Honours...
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Subjects
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Course programme
Course Details
As well as compulsory and optional modules, the programme includes a research project which leads to a report (PgDip) or thesis (MSc) submission. Typically students complete 60CATS worth of modules per semester.
Core modules (20 CATS):
- Land, Water & Air Quality
- Engineering Hydrology & Hydrogeology
- Assessment of Environmental Impacts
- Computer Modelling of Contaminants
- Thesis Project (60 CATS)
Elective modules (10 CATS):
- Construction & Business Management
- Water Treatment, Flow Prediction & Control
- Geotechnics & Geoenvironmental Site Characterisation
- GIS & Spatial Analysis
- Environmental Governance
- Sustainable Transportation Systems
- Tidal Energy
- Geoenvironmental Site Characterisation
- Nuclear Engineering
Note: the availability of elective modules in a given academic year will be subject to sufficient numbers of students (typically >6) enrolling in respective modules.
The programme is delivered as a combination of lectures, tutorials, site visits and field/laboratory practicals as well as individual and group-based self-directed study.
Assessment & FeedbackIndividual modules will be assessed through written examination and/or continuous assessment.
Learning and TeachingTeaching takes place in the morning and afternoon.
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Environmental Engineering (MSc)