Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology - MSc
Keele , United Kingdom
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,700
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Environmental Sciences | Sustainability | Renewable Energy
Area of study
Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 20,700
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-06-01 |
| 2024-01-23 | 2023-10-16 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Keele University's MSc in Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology equips students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental challenges and solutions, developing their scientific, managerial, and social skills for careers in the sustainability sector. The program offers a unique "Living Lab" experience, allowing students to participate in and research real-world sustainability initiatives on Keele's campus. Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths in environmental management, research, consultancy, and academia.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology (MSc)
This internationally recognized program from Keele University aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental problems while equipping them with the scientific, managerial, and social skills necessary for a successful career in the environmental sustainability sector.
Objectives:
- Develop a broad understanding of environmental challenges and solutions.
- Embed relevant scientific, managerial, and generic skills for a career in environmental sustainability.
- Offer specialization in various sustainability themes.
- Foster a "Living Lab" environment for testing and implementing innovative sustainability initiatives.
Program Description:
This interdisciplinary program tackles environmental issues with a focus on research and development, teaching, management, regulation, and consultancy. The curriculum covers various aspects of sustainability, including:
- Science and Technology: renewable energy, green technology, clean energy, climate change science, environmental monitoring and management.
- Policy and Politics: environmental law, ethics, social science, political ecology, environmental governance.
- Management and Practice: project management, environmental impact assessment, environmental economics, business sustainability, circular economy. The program offers a unique "Living Lab" experience, allowing students to participate in and research real-world sustainability initiatives carried out on Keele's 600-acre campus. This includes projects like the Low Carbon Energy Generation Park, the HyDeploy and HyDEX hydrogen technology projects, and the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.
Outline:
The program can be completed in one year (full-time) or two years (part-time), with a September or January start date. Students will complete 180 credits to obtain the MSc qualification, comprising:
- 120 credits of taught modules: 60 credits core and 60 credits optional.
- 60 credit dissertation
Core Modules:
- Project Management and Business Skills
- Research Design
- Case Studies in Sustainability and Sustainability Technologies
- Dissertation
Optional Modules (examples):
- Clean and Green Technologies
- Key Themes in Human Geography and Sustainability
- Dimensions of Environmental Politics
- Green IT
- Climate Change Science They may include:
- Oral and poster presentations
- Reports
- Reviews
- Blogs
- Reflective writing
- Project proposals
- Project portfolio
- Dissertation (15,000-20,000 words)
Teaching:
The program utilizes various teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Practical/Laboratory classes
- Problem-based learning
- Directed reading
- Independent study
- Project work
- Individual presentations
- Discussions Students are supported by experienced, research-active academic staff who offer expertise in various environmental fields. The program also emphasizes student-led learning and research, facilitating the development of independent research and technical skills.
Careers:
Graduates of the program are prepared for diverse career paths in various sectors, including:
- Environment and sustainability
- Research and development
- Teaching
- Management
- Regulation
- Consultancy
- Business and management
- Systems analysis
- Academia
- Scientific journalism
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), offering graduates globally recognized professional status.
- Keele University was named Global Sustainability Institution of the Year (International Green Gown Awards, 2021).
- The program features a "Living Lab" environment, allowing students to experience and contribute to real-world sustainability initiatives.
- The program offers opportunities to collaborate with external organizations and work on relevant projects.
UK - Full time £11,000 per year. Part time £6,000 per year. International - £20,700 per year.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
UK:
- 2:2 degree in any subject
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
EU:
- Same as UK: 2:2 degree in any subject or demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- English language requirement: Same as UK (see below)
International:
Bangladesh:
- 60% in a 4-year degree or 3-year degree with a 2-year Master's in any subject from a public university
or
- CGPA 2.8 in a 4-year degree or 3-year degree with a 2-year Master's in any subject from a private university
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
Canada:
- 70% or C or a GPA of 2.5 in a degree (Ordinary or Honours) in any subject
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
China:
- 70% in a degree in any subject
or
- 65% in a degree in any subject from a '211' university
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
Ghana:
- Second class degree in any subject
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
India:
- 55% or CGPA 6/10 in any degree of three years or longer
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
Kenya:
- Second class degree in any subject
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
Nepal:
- 60% / 2.4 in a 4-year Bachelor's degree in any subject
or
- 65% / CGPA 2.8 in a 3-year Bachelor's degree in any subject
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
Nigeria:
- Second class degree in any subject
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
Pakistan:
- A range of qualifications are accepted
- We will consider demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
South Africa:
- Second class division 2 / 60% in a Bachelor's degree with Honours in any subject
or
- Second class division 1 / 70% in an Ordinary Bachelor's degree in any subject
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
Sri Lanka:
- 55% in a Special Bachelor's degree in any subject
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
Uganda:
- Second class degree in any subject
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
Zimbabwe:
- Second class degree in any subject
or
- Demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
- Test information for international students: For those who require an English language test, this course requires a test from Group B.
- Work experience should be for a sustained period and at a suitable level, based on a sector relevant to the chosen course.
- Admissions staff will review your work experience and/or professional qualifications during the assessment of your application.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
All postgraduate courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. This course requires a test from Group B.
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