Course summary
This course offers a cross-disciplinary approach to the study of environmental management, policy, the circular economy, sustainability and sustainable development in both developed and developing countries. You’ll learn about major environmental issues and the circular economy. You'll understand the methods in which environmental considerations and climate change are used in development and planning decisions. You'll be expected to probe, for example, strategies and policy options for achieving sustainable development without increasing the ecological footprint of economic activities.
Modules
Compulsory classes: Circular Economy and Transformations towards Sustainability, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, Environmental Impact Assessment. Elective classes: Environmental Economics, Contaminated Land, Energy Economics, International Environmental Law, Environmental Pollution Management, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Global Water Policy, Pollution and Rehabilitation of Degraded Ecosytems, Principles of Environmental Microbiology, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Waste Management and Landfill Design, Water and Environmental Management, City Systems and Infrastructure, Public Health Studies, Work, Wellbeing and New Technology, Energy Resources and Policy, Independent Study in Collaboration with Industry
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Civil Engineers, Institution of
Entry requirements
Normally, a first or upper second-class Honours degree from a UK university (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any degree discipline – all backgrounds considered, including social sciences, arts, engineering, law, chemistry, maths, physics, geology, biology and business. Lower degree classifications might be considered if there is strength elsewhere (for example, relevant work experience, excellent final project/dissertation, very strong academic letter of reference, very strong application statement linking with career goals.)
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ