Overview
By undertaking Waste & Resource Management programme offered at the University of the West of Scotland you will develop core skills in the management of resources, coupled with an understanding of technologies that enhance the sustainable use of natural resources and minimise the environmental impact of economic activities, exploiting value from industrial process by-products and waste materials.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course build careers across all industrial sectors and within both public and private sectors dealing with resources, environment, pollution control, waste management, regulation and enforcement in the emerging technologies to improve environmental performance and resource utilisation. Our recent Graduates have become Process Sustainability Managers in clinical waste companies, Process Chemists at anaerobic digestion sites, and consultants within waste management companies.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Environmental Systems
- Principles of Sustainability
- Risk Management
- Interpersonal Skills and Change Management
- Pollution Control
- Waste Management
- Research Methods
- Clean Technology and Resource Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
International- The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Human Resource Management Natural Resource Management View 276 other Masters in Human Resource Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- For the Postgraduate Diploma, you must normally hold a relevant science or engineering degree or other equivalent professional qualification or have equivalent experience gained in industry.
- If you have previously completed a Postgraduate Diploma in an appropriate discipline you may be admitted at an appropriate stage.
Tuition Fee
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International
17250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17250 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 12 months.
For Scottish students, cost of study per year is 7,000£
Living costs for Paisley
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.