Degree type: MSc/PGDip
UCAS Code: Apply directly to the University
Duration: 2 years (part-time by distance learning)
This course consists of separate modules, which can be completed individually for professional development:
Please contact uwtc@abertay.ac.uk or +44 (0)1382 308170 to discuss the flexible options open to you.
This course is delivered by national experts in sustainable drainage and water planning through web-based learning. You will learn through individual and group work with online and telephone access to tutors at the University and rapid response to questions and problems.
The course is designed to meet the needs of urban planners, architects and engineers who are faced with finding solutions to problems created by climate change and our changing cities – controlling flooding and environmental quality, making space for water, integrating the needs of different community interests. It is designed for the professional in practice.
Delivery of the course is by distance learning, supplemented by periods in Dundee to examine best practice examples and learn from the leaders in the field. The course is interdisciplinary and you will have the opportunity to develop solutions with a range of other professionals. The course includes a significant amount of information from European countries and has an international flavour.
This course gives the latest thinking on planning for flooding and environmental quality in and around cities, particularly using the key concepts of flood resilience and sustainable urban drainage systems. These problems can only be resolved through an understanding of the planning system, the causes and impacts of floods and water pollution, how conflicts with roads and transportation systems can be resolved, and the design and implementation of developments.
It is a professionally recognised course leading to a Masters degree. Since you learn primarily through distance learning, you work at your own pace at your home or office, but with excellent access to staff and other students through mails, chat rooms, telephone discussions and video links. Although it is delivered principally online, in one module you will attend visits and workshops based in Dundee. The course is heavily based on a range of real case study examples. Supporting resources are both online and in support CDs.
Key to the course is the modules which address the very topical issues of water in the urban environment. These modules are: sustainable drainage and urban flood risks; SUDS practice, operation and maintenance; urban ecosystem services and green infrastructure; and water-sensitive urban design.
In addition, a number of more general modules are offered, including: stakeholder and community engagement; environmental systems and sustainability; project management and health & safety; and water quality and pollution control.
The case study module with one week residential is included so that you can develop your ideas face to face in a group.
Finally, for the Masters award you will undertake the MSc project module and submit a Masters dissertation.
How you learn
The primary mode of teaching of the course is by online distance learning through the Blackboard software system. In addition, after you have completed about half of the modules, you will be required to attend a case study week in Dundee when you will work with other students and a study weekend in Dundee to learn more fully about the implementation of urban planning issues.
How you are assessed
The course is assessed by a mixture of coursework and examinations. Coursework is a part of all modules and these will be issued and submitted online. In addition, there will be four examinations which you may be able to take closer to your home or place of work, for example, by arrangement with your local university.
An Honours degree of at least a lower Second class classification in an appropriate engineering or science discipline awarded by a university or degree-awarding institution. Exceptionally, candidates should possess any other qualification acceptable to the university, together with work experience as appropriate.
Career
The knowledge you will gain from this new course will assist your professional progress as an urban planner, civil engineer or environmental scientist.
Contact details
This course consists of separate modules, which can be completed individually for professional development. Please contact uwtc@abertay.ac.uk or +44 (0)1382 308170 to discuss the flexible options open to you.
