Overview
Throughout the Environmental Entrepreneurship course at The University of Strathclyde, you’ll develop skills that'll allow you to launch new ventures, strategies, products, and technologies that address society's environmental and natural resource problems. Although this course is offered by an engineering department, it is unique as it accepts students from all backgrounds (social sciences, arts, engineering, law, chemistry, maths, physics, geology, biology and business). Students are able to select class options from a wide range of subjects to suit their background.
The course is a collaboration between the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship.
The course is suitable for anyone who'd like to refocus their career on environmental or sustainable entrepreneurship.
Careers
This MSc course in Environmental Entrepreneurship is not only for those graduates who see their future in small and medium sized enterprises. It can also lead to traditional graduate employment in large companies who need employees who can think entrepreneurially and make a positive contribution to environmental issues.
As a graduate you may follow a broad range of careers including:
- manufacturing
- food industry
- tourism
- engineering
- retailing
- business
- energy & technology sectors
- local or central government
You may follow a consultancy path or choose to start your own business. If you want to start your own business, the Strathclyde Entrepreneurial Network (SEN) group gives practical help to graduates from this MSc in relation to innovative ideas in the area of environmental entrepreneurship. SEN is designed to support Strathclyde alumni with new business creation and business growth.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Client-Based Environmental Entrepreneurship In Practice
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods
- Entrepreneurial Management & Leadership
- Air Pollution, Climate Change & Human Health
- Contaminated Land
- Circular Economy & Transformations Towards Sustainability
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- There’s no formal closing date for postgraduate applications
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction Entrepreneurship View 298 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in any degree discipline.
- All backgrounds considered, including social sciences, arts, engineering, law, chemistry, maths, physics, geology, biology and business.
- Lower degree classifications may be considered if there is strength elsewhere (for example, relevant work experience, excellent final project/dissertation, very strong academic letter of reference, very strong application statement linking with career goals).
Tuition Fee
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International
24450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24450 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9600 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Glasgow
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.