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Environmental Science, Technology & Society (Dumfries Campus) – (M.Sc.)
University of Glasgow
School of Social and Political Sciences| Location: | Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Start Date: | September | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
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* This is the first UK degree addressing the wider social and political dimensions behind our scientific and technological choices concerning the environment.
* Teaching is closely linked with the Solway Centre for Environment & Culture, a research centre providing opportunity for further research and collaboration.
* Our programme has an applied focus and we work closely with the Crichton Carbon Centre, delivery partners for some of our courses.
* The degree features a programme of guest speakers from relevant fields.
* The School of Interdisciplinary Studies is one of the UK’s foremost pockets of expertise in interdisciplinary environmental teaching and research. Accompanying postgraduate programmes include MSc Applied Carbon Management and MPhil Environment, Culture and Communication.
* Dumfries & Galloway, in south west Scotland, is an ideal location for environmental study and research. The campus is ideally situated in proximity to a natural living laboratory, relevant non-governmental organisations, renewable energy companies and a range of partnership organisations.
* This programme trains professionals, decision-makers and students in the social implications of environmental issues, particularly in relation to technologies as potential solutions.
Contents
* MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time.
Teaching is through a combination of lectures, seminars, case studies, projects, field classes, group work and virtual learning environments. You will have the opportunity to study alongside students on related environmental programmes.
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies specialises in small group teaching. We recognise that this is important at postgraduate level, and it means you will build a good relationship with academic staff. Your contributions will be valued and you will receive a high level of individual support.
Core courses
* Environment, technology and society
* Environmental politics and society
* Environmental ethics and behavioural change.
* One or both of Environmental communication and Environmental history.
You will also complete a dissertation.
Optional courses
You will choose up to two from
* Sustainable energy technologies
* Climate, carbon and change
* Climate change: impacts on ecology
* Theory and principles of sustainability
* Writing the environment: old and new world romanticisms
* Reading the environment: modern and contemporary nature writing.
Other optional courses are available.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.
Candidates should have a prior degree in science, engineering, social science or humanities.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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You can contact Dr Sean Johnston to ask a question about Environmental Science, Technology & Society (Dumfries Campus) at University of Glasgow.
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