MSc in Environment and Energy

Program Overview

The MSc in Environment and Energy at Abertay University equips graduates with the scientific, technical, managerial, and entrepreneurial knowledge to address challenges in the energy and environmental sectors. The program offers a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge, covering topics such as renewable energy, environmental management, project management, and waste management. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, environmental management, and technical and managerial positions within the environmental industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The MSc in Environment and Energy aims to equip graduates with the scientific, technical, managerial, and entrepreneurial knowledge needed to address emerging challenges in the energy and environmental sectors.
• Objectives: The program focuses on developing critical understanding of the latest research and technologies in areas like bioenergy production, utilization, management, and water cycle management.
• Description: This program offers a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge, preparing students to manage energy and environmental career challenges throughout their professional journeys.

Outline:

• Content: The program covers fundamental concepts in environmental management, renewable energy, project management, BIM & asset management, waste & wastewater management, research methods, and culminates in an individual MSc dissertation.
• Structure: The program is offered both full-time and part-time.
Full-time students complete the program in one year (three terms), while part-time students complete it in two years (five terms).
• Course Schedule: The academic year consists of three terms, with the dissertation module completed in the final term.
• Modules:
• Environmental Management (EEM500):
Provides students with practical tools for managing environmental issues in both public and private sectors.
• Renewable Energy (EEM507): Covers advanced aspects of science, technology, socio-economic and environmental aspects of renewable energy with a focus on biofuels.
• Project Management (BMT530): Equips students with the expertise to manage projects successfully, analyze project failures, and implement alternative solutions.
• BIM & Asset Management (EEM508): Examines BIM principles, digital tools for data sharing, and building lifecycle management.
• Waste and Wastewater Management (EEM408): Explores regulatory and technical aspects of waste and wastewater treatment and management.
• Research Methods (GRS501): Introduces students to research methods and statistical analysis through theoretical and practical sessions.
• MSc Dissertation (EEM517): An independent research project under the guidance of supervisors on a chosen specialization.

Assessment:

• The program utilizes a combination of written coursework, presentations, examinations, portfolios, and a written dissertation for assessment.
• Formal examinations, class tests, and reports are also implemented where relevant.

Teaching:

• The program uses a diverse range of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, seminars, written/oral presentations, and project work.
• Field trips and industrial visits supplement classroom learning to offer practical applications of research methods and data analysis.

Careers:

• Graduates are equipped with the technical and management skills to identify and manage environmental business opportunities.
• The program prepares students for roles in Academia and technical and managerial positions within the environmental management industry.

Other:

• The program is ideal for individuals with an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, or Social Sciences.
• Applicants without relevant degree subjects may be considered based on industry experience.
• English language requirements must be met for applicants whose first language is not English.