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M.Sc. Sustainable Futures, PGDip/MSc
University of Greenwich
| Application deadline: | as early as possible |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Part-time, Full-time |
Description
Humanity is facing one of its greatest challenges as a result of the unsustainable use of the planet's natural and physical resources, primarily in the last 40 years. As such, sustainable development has become a key policy driver governing the future long-term development of human society, with the principles of sustainability pervading activities and decision making within governments, organisations and individuals at global, regional and local levels.
The concept of sustainability underpins much environmental, social and economic activity across a broad range of stakeholders, including the work of governments, business, industry, NGOs, charities and pressure groups. There are few commercial or business enterprises that can now afford to ignore the concept of sustainability.
By the end of this programme, students acquire an interdisciplinary understanding of the principles and practice of sustainability and the means by which these principles can be implemented. They also have a deeper awareness of sustainability and sustainable development, its interdisciplinary nature and its links to planning, the law and the physical, natural and social sciences. In addition, students develop an awareness of the values and criteria that underlie sustainability and sustainable development and are able to apply these to decision making.
During the period June to September, students undertake a research project in a specialist area of interest related to sustainability, often in collaboration with an external organisation.
Career options
Opportunities exist in local and overseas government and non-governmental agencies and organisations, urban/rural planning and regeneration, environmental consultancies and commercial companies. Alternatively, students can go on to further postgraduate study.
Contents
Modules
* Sustainable Development: Principles and Practice (15 credits)
* Climate Change and Sustainability (15 credits)
* Sustainable Energy Futures (15 credits)
* Environmental Legislation and Policy (15 credits)
* Measuring Sustainability (15 credits)
* Planning for Sustainability (15 credits)
* Business and Sustainability (15 credits)
* Research Design and Methods (15 credits)
* Research Project (60 credits)
Assessment
Students are assessed through a mixture of formal examinations and a range of coursework.
Attendance
1 year full-time 2 years part-time
Requirements
Applicants should have:
EITHER a good first degree
OR a postgraduate diploma in an appropriate subject
OR relevant personal/professional experience.
* All UK applicants are interviewed.
Students educated in a language other than English should have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or an equivalent rating in another language testing system. Alternatively, students can enter via the University of Greenwich International Pre-Masters' Programme.
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| CAE score: | 60(Grade A) |
Funding
Bursaries and scholarships
All student awards
* Alumni Progression Bursary
10 per cent fee discount is available to all students who progress from an undergraduate to a non-government/research funded postgraduate programme at the university.
The undergraduate degree programme must have been completed on one of the universitys campuses (Avery Hill, Greenwich and Medway), at University Centre Folkestone or at one of the universitys partner colleges prior to registration onto the postgraduate programme.
The discount is applicable to the fee due after any other allowances have been deducted.
Sports and leisure awards
* David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary
This cash bursary of £1,000pa (payable in two £500 instalments) is awarded for a maximum of three years and is available to all students at the university who join the University of Greenwich Choir.
The bursary is awarded in memory of Dr David Fussey, the late Vice-Chancellor of the University of Greenwich, who gained great enjoyment from singing in choirs. If you have choral experience and pass the audition to join the choir, you may apply.
The choral exhibitioner must remain an active member of the choir, attend all rehearsals and give full support to the universitys Music Director. In the second year, the choral exhibitioner, in conjunction with the Music Director, is responsible for publicity and general administrative tasks for the choir. The closing date for applications each year is 30 September.
* Madame Osterberg Trust
Madame Martina Österberg was a pioneer of physical education for women until her death in 1915. She founded the Bergman Österberg Physical Training College at Dartford, which until recently formed part of the university.
The furtherance of education was extremely important to Madame Österberg, and awards in her memory are available to all registered students of the University of Greenwich and its partner colleges. Applications can be made for additional educational experiences that are not directly associated with a students current programme of study.
* Gravesend Rugby Football Bursary
Bursaries are available to students studying at the University of Greenwich or studying University of Greenwich programmes at one of its partner colleges. Students must have experience of playing rugby union to an appropriate level, with a minimum standard of County 18s group or a senior level of rugby, the equivalent to London South East 2 or above.
Bursaries are offered on an annual basis dependent on the students satisfactory performance and progress, a commitment to the Gravesend club and continued registration at the university.
London awards
* Royal Naval and Royal Marine Bursary
The University of Greenwich, working closely with the Royal Navy Crown charity, Greenwich Hospital, has been awarded funds to assist students studying at the University of Greenwich. The scheme aims to provide support to students who are serving or former members of the Royal Navy or Royal Marines or their sons or daughters. Navy and marine personnel must have a minimum of three years service.
The bursary aims to assist eligible students with educational costs by making awards of up to £3,000 per academic year for a maximum of four years. Payment in academic years 2 and 3 is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress; payment during a placement (Sandwich) year is dependent on the placement being unpaid.
* Sir William Boremans Foundation
The Foundation provides bursaries, to permanent residents of the London boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham. Applicants must have lived in the borough for a minimum of three years, be under 25 and have a family residual income in the region of £25,000 a year.
Bursaries can be used for travel, equipment, tuition fees, university excursions and general living expenses. UK full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply.
International student awards
* Gurkha Personnel Bursary
This £1,000 bursary is available to full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who are serving in the Gurkha military or are former Gurkha military personnel. Immediate family members may also apply.
* Nationality Scholarship
The University of Greenwich automatically awards scholarships of £1,000 to students from:
Bangladesh, Barbados, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkic States, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.
Students must be on a full-time programme that lasts for at least one academic year.
* People's Republic of China Scholarship
The university awards scholarships of up to £1,000 to students who have completed an approved programme at one of the universitys partner or link institutions in China and have progressed to an eligible programme at the university.
* International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
New international undergraduate students selected for outstanding achievement at the end of the first academic year receive a fee remission of £1,000 for years two and three of study.
Postgraduate students selected for outstanding achievement at the end of the diploma stage of Masters study are awarded a fee remission of £2,000 for the final stage of their Masters.
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