Waste Management – (M.Sc.)

To carry out the important and challenging tasks related to minimisation and management of waste, implementation of new directives and legislative requirements, people high calibre with wide-ranging skills are required. This programme is designed to produce such people.

Although many of the details of waste management regulations and practice are based on the requirements of the industry in both the UK and EU, the principles have a much wider application, hence the programme is also designed to appeal to those intending to practice overseas.

The applied nature of the subject is recognised and a variety of practical aspects are included in the modules. This programme has been accredited by CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) and successful completion of the programme contributes a total number of 33 days towards the structured education and training scheme of the institution.

Waste management in the UK is a multi-million pound industry and offers a variety of career opportunities, with a range of different employers, such as: local authorities, regulatory bodies, water companies, waste disposal organisations, environmental monitoring organisations, environment consultancies and organisations involved with identification and remediation of contaminated land.

There is considerable demand for waste managers and waste minimisation practitioners, both in Europe and further afield.