Whether you’re an engineer, architect, lawyer or accountant, studying this course will give you the qualifications you need for a career in the sustainability sector.
This course takes an industry-focused approach, with particular application to buildings, property development, sustainable technologies as well as the waste and water sectors.
Extremely relevant in today’s climate-aware world, this course is aimed at graduates from a wide range of disciplines.
See the website
http://www.napier.ac.uk/en/Courses/MSc-Environmental-Sustainability-Postgraduate-FullTime What you'll learn
Explore national and international environmental legal principles, opening the door to a possible career in sustainability-based projects worldwide.
You will also graduate with the ability to analyse and plan environmental sustainability solutions, particularly relating to buildings, property, waste and water. You will develop your communication skills, and be able to exchange theory and ideas on a wide range of sustainability issues.
Modules
Subjects include:
• Sustainable energy technologies
• Renewable energy finance and environmental law
• Sustainable building design
• Waste management
• Sustainable water resources management
• Choice of: integrated management systems, sustainable urban property development or building performance 3
• MSc project
Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.
Careers
You will be well-placed to take on an analytical or developmental position in any company or institution that incorporates an aspect of environmental sustainability, such as:
Career opportunities:
• construction contractors
• consulting engineers
• quantity surveyors
• architects
• local and central government
• housing associations
• management consultants
• manufacturers
• service sector organisations
How to apply
http://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate/how-to-apply SAAS Funding
Nothing should get in the way of furthering your education. Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) awards funding for postgraduate courses, and could provide the help you need to continue your studies. Find out more:
http://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/saas-funded-courses
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme, however sufficient mathematical ability is required.
