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School of Civil Engineering
MSc Environmental Engineering and Project Management
Overview
This course provides consultants, operators, regulators and managers with the professional skills and training to contribute to the provision of environmentally sound and economically sustainable systems in the fields of clean water supply, wastewater treatment, and the management of solid waste.
Environmental Engineering and Project Management is intended for those that find themselves in management positions with little knowledge or experience of the management techniques necessary to manage the range of projects for which they have responsibilities. In addition, it is appropriate for people who have a background in management but feel that they lack up-to-date technical knowledge, in the rapidly changing field of Environmental Engineering.
Duration: 12 months (full-time)
Start date: September
2012 course fees: UK/EU: £10,000; International: £16,200
Scholarships: £5,000 scholarships available
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Accreditation: Joint Board of Moderators under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.
This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng(Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree.
Modules
The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2011. This information is taken from the University Programme Catalogue, which is a tool designed for current students to select modules. If you are looking to start your studies in September 2012 this is still a useful guide as it gives you an idea of what you might study.
This is an indicative list and actual content may vary as we regularly review the content or our courses in light of new experiences and developments in the field.
Entry requirements
A degree equivalent to a UK second class honours (2.2) degree or higher in engineering or a related subject. Consideration will be given to applicants with equivalent academic or professional qualifications in an engineering or natural science subject. Given the nature of the programme and the broad range of skills required by professionals working in these topic areas, students with degrees from other disciplines (e.g. social sciences, economics), and students without formal qualifications but a proven track record in work, will also be considered.
English language requirement: A pass at GCSE level in English language (grade C or above). If English is not your first language, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. You will need to meet our minimum requirements for one of the following recognised English language tests: the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Pearson Test of English Academic.
Career options
Graduating from this course you will be in demand from a number of professions and likely to work for consulting and contracting engineers, water companies, utility companies and regulators as well as other environment related companies.
How to apply
The easiest and quickest way to apply for a masters course is to apply online. This way you can track your application at each stage of the process. However, if you prefer you can download an application form. Once complete, please return this, along with the correct documents to our Engineering Admissions Hub either via email or post: Engineering PGT Admissions Hub, Faculty of Engineering, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK.
If you require any further information please contact the Postgraduate Admissions team, e: pgcivil@leeds.ac.uk, t: +44 (0)113 343 2302.