About the course

Our MSc Waste and Resource Management prepares you for a career in the growing environmental and resource management sector, where there is increasing global demand for skilled graduates.

　　The global market in environmental goods and services is currently worth about ?3 trillion. Global investment attracted by ?green technologies? for electrical power generation recently exceeded that for coal and natural gas. This area is being actively promoted in the UK and Scottish context for economic development.

　　By undertaking this course 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.

　　This MSc is also available on an 18 month full-time option by undertaking an additional 60 credits of industrial placement over an extra term. This will benefit you by being able to immediately apply your new knowledge into the work environment giving you a competitive advantage in the employment market, undertaking this option, you will be awarded MSc Waste & Resource Management (Professional Practice).

　　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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£18,000

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Paisley
Term 1 (September), 2025	Paisley

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the West of Scotland

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.

　　Qualification certificates/transcripts in English, English language proficiency test certificates, A signed academic reference on headed paper, CV in English,Proof of funding (if required), Passport, Visa/CAS statement (if held)

　　IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5

　　TOEFL IBT : 78 no sub-test less than: Reading: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 17 Writing: 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the West of Scotland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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