Next start dates: September 2012, and January 2013
Degree type: MSc/PGDip
UCAS Code: Apply directly to the University
Duration: 12 months (full-time)
MSc/PGDip Industrial Environmental Management
MSc/PGDip Urban Water & Environmental Management
MSc/PGDip Water Pollution Control
Why choose this course?
This course is designed for those wishing to gain a practical understanding of environmental issues associated within manufacturing and service industries. It meets the intellectual and practical needs of professionals within both industry and the regulatory organisations involved in managing pollution arising from industrial processes. The course is designed for environmental professionals working in a business environment from either a technical or non-technical background.
Those exiting the course after successful completion of the taught component (i.e. Postgraduate Diploma) would be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Environmental Management.
Depending on the option modules chosen, you will study a selection from:
On completion of the taught component of the course (i.e. Postgraduate Diploma stage), students may undertake research projects in any of the themes stated above for the award of MSc. Most of the projects are industry-related.
The course is designed and delivered by a team of leading academics with support from leading-edge industrial practitioners. The course delivery team is actively engaged in research and consultancy activities, through the Urban Water Technology Centre (UWTC). The Centre benefits from close links with the research groups the Scottish Informatics, Mathematics, Biology and Statistics Centre (SIMBIOS), and Abertay Centre for the Environment (ACE) who have been awarded the highest research rating in Environmental Science within Scotland. Emphasis is given to the practical application of environmental management within industry and commerce, in addition to the appropriate theoretical rigour.
The course has strong industrial links and is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), the pre-eminent professional institution of the sector.
How you learn
An integrated programme of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical assignments, case studies and fieldwork are used to enhance your knowledge and understanding. Throughout the course emphasis is placed on participation, and self-directed study. The project phase of the course is designed to allow you to apply your studies within a chosen speciality.
The course can be studied either full-time or part-time mode. Students attend classes mainly on two days a week, usually Mondays and Tuesdays, and occasionally on Wednesdays. An equivalent number of hours self study is also required.
How you are assessed
Assessments include a mixture of written coursework based on active case studies, presentations to demonstrate your knowledge, and exams. Students working towards the MSc qualification will also complete a dissertation.
By working within project groups and by yourself, you will improve your communication, project planning and teamwork skills, which are very important skills for any career. The MSc dissertation allows you to develop a specialist area of expertise.
A good Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate science or engineering discipline, social sciences, management, or business studies.
Candidates with alternative qualifications and/or work experience will also be considered on an individual basis.
Overseas/EU
All applicants are required to provide certified proof of competence in English Language and the University's minimum requirements are listed here
What our students say
"As a working professional in the oil and gas industry, I selected the MSc Industrial Environmental Management course as it was recognised as being a valuable addition to my existing experience. The value of a professionally recognised qualification amongst my clients and peers and in my chartered professional development has been paramount in adding value to my business. The course was run by lecturers who were not distanced from the working world and who gave me a broader depth to my environmental horizons which has benefited my clients in my professional capacity."
Iain, Principal Environmental Quality Management Auditor, Aberdeen
"I have worked within the waste management industry during the last 20 years. Recently, I wanted to improve on the level of my qualifications and I chose the MSc programme, which meets my career requirements. Being able to fit the course in on a part-time basis was essential whilst being in full-time employment. I now feel much better placed for any career advancement opportunities that may arise."
Kenny, Engineering Services Manager, Dundee
"I chose Abertay because I wanted a University that was relatively affordable, student friendly, multicultural and most importantly offered new experiences through excellent teaching. What I liked most about the programme was the mixture of lectures, tutorials and site visits which is an excellent way of getting a better understanding and hands-on-knowledge. All of these experiences prepared me for my professional life."
Oluwagbenga, now working for International Chartered Accountants, London
"During the course I acquired a comprehensive knowledge in Industrial Environmental Management through numerous interesting and distinctive approaches including industrial site visits, workshops, seminars and discussions with professionals from the workplace. I had the privilege to be lectured by a culturally diverse group of lecturers who drew on their international experiences as well as their impressive academic background. I’m now working in a respected environmental consultancy firm and was fortunate enough to travel to the USA with one of my first projects. I believe environmental issues are important for all businesses and I’m pleased to have the opportunity to have my part in delivering solutions."
Robert, Environmental Consultant, Glasgow
Your future
Graduates have found employment as environmental engineers, specialists, consultants and managers. Employers include: the petrochemical industry; water utilities; regulatory bodies; local authorities; manufacturing industry; and in planning/estate management. Other graduates have undertaken further studies for higher degrees.
The Urban Water Technology Centre (UWTC)
The UWTC provides a centre of excellence international standing in the provision of fundamental and industry based research and consultancy into water management and pollution control for clients of both the UK and abroad. In addition, members of staff are engaged in consultancy projects in various areas of construction and environment related work, including construction management, environmental management, asset management and geotechnical engineering. The Centre also delivers the MSc/PGDip courses in Environmental Management.
More information
Environmental Courses
| Fee Category | September 2012 Fees |
Scholarships & Bursaries |
| Scottish and other EU students |
£3,400 |
Other forms of support |
| English, Welsh and Northern Irish students |
£7,000 |
Bursaries & Scholarships |
| Overseas (non EU) students |
£9,975 |
Overseas Scholarships |
Fee quoted is the total cost providing that the MSc follows on immediately after the PG Dip element and is completed within the same academic year as started. Fees may be subject to increase.
