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Sustainability Engineering MSc/Diploma/Certificate
Duration
One year (MSc), 9 months (Diploma), 6 months (Certificate). May also be available part-time over 2 years.Overview
Sustainability Engineering concerns responsible use of the world's finite natural resources in a manner which will not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This requires Engineers to make optimum use of energy and materials, to mitigate any associated environmental impacts, and to fully embrace concepts such as life cycle analysis, disassembly and recycling within the design process.This course will produce well-balanced fully aware sustainability management and development practitioners who are able to analyse and assess the essence of sustainability issues and to formulate the required strategy to implement practical sustainable development solutions in business and society.
Business is seeking a practical framework to meet the challenge of achieving sustainable development. This course aims to provide that framework by:
- providing an overview of methodology, technology and management tools that could be used to narrow the 'sustainable gap'
- developing an overall awareness of the real causes of environmental degradation
- developing the awareness of the relevant scientific and engineering principles fundamental to the understanding of the problem and solution to this environmental degradation.
- Introduce, develop and reinforce a working knowledge of the relevant science and technology within a holistic framework (Environmental Science and Engineering, Energy, Recycling, Sustainability Management, Environmental Economics).
- Foster an awareness of the context and of the 'behind the scenes' framework within which the environmental degradation and sustainability problem and solution are enacted.
- Break down the barriers between and within disciplines and to promote the required synergy and mutual understanding between the various braches of learning so that a holistic view of problems and solutions can be developed.
- To introduce, develop and explore a Total Sustainable Management programme methodology, which can be practically applied within a business framework.
- Foundations of Energy
- Process Engineering 1
- Environmental Foundation Science
- Economics of Renewable Energy
- Principles of Recycling
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Sustainable Processing
- Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
- Sustainability Dissertation
Entry Requirements
A first or second class honours degree in a suitable subject with a numerate background. Equivalent overseas qualifications will also be considered.English language requirements
If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:
- 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
- 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
- 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)
Contacts
- Postgraduate Taught Courses Secretary Barbara Kerr
- +44(0)131 451 3023
- pgt@eps.hw.ac.uk
- Professor M. A. Keane
- +44 (0) 131 451 4719
- M.A.Keane@hw.ac.uk
