Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) PhD; MPhil; MSc

Program Overview

The MSc by Research, MPhil, and PhD in Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) at Abertay University provide students with the opportunity to conduct research on this important topic and contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient communities. Students will work on a variety of research projects, tailored to their interests and career goals, and will be supervised by experienced researchers in the field. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in academia, government, or the private sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD in Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)

The Engineering Division at Abertay University offers research degrees in Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). These degrees provide students with the opportunity to conduct research on this important topic and contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient communities.

Research areas:

• Hydrological modeling and analysis
• Green infrastructure design and evaluation
• Water quality and treatment
• Community engagement and stakeholder involvement
• Policy and regulation
• Climate change and adaptation

Research projects:

• Students will have the opportunity to work on a variety of research projects, such as:
• Developing new SUDS technologies
• Assessing the effectiveness of existing SUDS
• Investigating the impact of SUDS on water quality
• Engaging communities in SUDS planning and implementation
• Students will be able to tailor their research projects to their own interests and career goals.

Career opportunities:

• Graduates with a research degree in SUDS will be well-prepared for careers in academia, government, or the private sector.
• Potential careers include:
• Research scientist
• Engineer
• Policy analyst
• Consultant
• Project manager

Outline:

MSc by Research in SUDS

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: 2 years

MPhil in SUDS

• Full-time: 2 years
• Part-time: 4 years

PhD in SUDS

• Full-time: 3 years
• Part-time: 6 years

Assessment:

• Assessment methods will vary depending on the specific research project.
• Typical assessment methods include:
• Thesis
• Viva voce examination
• Research papers
• Presentations
• Project reports

Teaching:

• Students will be supervised by experienced researchers in the field of SUDS.
• Teaching methods include:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Research supervision
• Research methods training
• Professional development opportunities

Careers:

• Graduates with a research degree in SUDS will be well-prepared for careers in academia, government, or the private sector.
• Potential careers include:
• Research scientist
• Engineer
• Policy analyst
• Consultant
• Project manager

Other:

• The Engineering Division at Abertay University has a strong track record in research on sustainable urban drainage systems.
• The Division has a number of research partnerships with national and international organizations.
• Students will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
• The Division offers a supportive and collaborative research environment.