International Wastes Management (Distance Learning)

MSc

The programme of study has been specifically designed to help decision-makers, practitioners and ordinary citizens across the world understand how a solid waste management system works and to inspire people everywhere to make their own decisions on the next steps in developing a solution appropriate to their own city's particular circumstances and needs.

Overview
Content
Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding
International

Course level

Postgraduate

Modes of study

Distance learning

Attendance

Entry requirements

The University of Northampton postgraduate UMF admissions policy applies.

School

School of Science and Technology

Course content

Overall programme aims are:

To provide an advanced vocational course in wastes management, suitable for both graduate students from a range of first-degree backgrounds and disciplines, and professionals working in the wastes and allied industries, to meet the needs and demands of wastes management industry in developing and/or developed countries
To enable students to develop an understanding of an integrated approach to waste management in accordance with governmental and international policy statements on sustainability
To enable students to have a broad understanding of the environmental, economic, ethical and social implications of waste management
To provide comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles and policies which underpin wastes management worldwide
To enable students to develop the skills required to assess, analyse and offer practicable sustainable solutions to wastes management
To enable active and autonomous learning to be developed through the use of real problems and case study materials
To develop key skills including problem-solving abilities, practical competencies, critical appraisal and communication skills
To provide the opportunity for students to undertake and report upon an advanced practical project in a topical area of wastes management of their choosing (MSc only)

Typical modules

Research and Analytical Methods
International Wastes Management
International Environment Management Policy and Control
Advanced Biological Wastes Management Technologies
Advanced Thermal Wastes Management Technologies
Land Contamination and Disposal
Pollution Abatement Technologies
Environmental Psychology
Hazardous Wastes Management Worldwide
Applied Project
Research Thesis

Assessment

All modules are assessed by coursework alone, with no Examinations. The coursework itself takes a variety of forms, and there are between two and three items of assessment for each module. Assessment methods include: reports, data analysis/interpretation, case studies, audits and essay, research dissertation (MSc only) and time constrained tasks. Module assessments are designed so that students can demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes.

Career opportunities

Deliberately vocational in design, graduates of this course are in high demand and are able to secure posts in the field of wastes management including industry, consultancy, local government, private sector and higher education.

For general application information please see our how to apply page.

Fees quoted are for home and EU students commencing their course in the academic year 2012/13. Tuition fees are payable for each year of the course. The fees are subject to annual increases in subsequent academic years.