Programme 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.
You’ll focus on bioenergy production, utilisation and management, and general environmental management.
You’ll improve your research skills and techniques by completing a dissertation on a topic you want to explore further, supported by our academic staff.
Designed and delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of leading academics, the course is supported by input from real-world industrial practitioners. We have many years’ experience in environmental postgraduate education and a high research rating in Environmental Science in Scotland.
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.
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.
Upon Graduation, You'll Have:
- The technical and management skills needed to identify and manage environmental business opportunities.
- A critical understanding of the latest research and technologies at the core of energy production and utilisation, the water cycle and environmental management.
- The knowledge and skills to initiate and manage the changes required for sustainable energy management within an organisation.
- Communication skills for planning, executing, reporting and presenting to stakeholders at all levels.
- The ability to create and run business strategies that make a positive impact on the environment.
Graduates will be able to assume technical and
managerial roles in the environmental management
industry and can work in academia.

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