MSc in Environmental Engineering
Belfast, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
16 Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 25,800 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for EU and international
Introduction
The aims of the programme include to develop the intellectual, practical, and professional skills of students in the critical acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of environmental engineering principles and issues in preparation for:
- a career in the environmental, consultancy, regulatory, management, and engineering industry
- a position of leadership early in that career
- further study
- life-long learning and an appreciation of the value of Environmental Engineering to a sustainable society
Applications for this course received after 30th June 2023 may not be accepted. In addition, a deposit will be required to secure a place.
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). To hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration, candidates must also hold a Bachelor (Hons) degree that has been accredited as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). See www.jbm.org.uk for further information. It should be noted that candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited Bachelor degree accredited for IEng only or a non-accredited bachelor degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.
Course Structure
Student may enrol on a Full-time or Part-time basis.
The MSc is awarded to students who successfully complete the taught element of the programme in a combination of compulsory core modules (80 CATS points) and elective modules (40 CATS points) and a Dissertation research project (60 CATS points).
Exit qualifications are available: students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma by successfully completing the taught element of the programme (120 CATS points) or a Postgraduate Certificate by successfully completing 60 CATS points from the taught programme.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Applicants are advised to explore fully the funding opportunities for studying in the UK, for example, international students may find funding is available from sources within their own countries.
The funding set out in this section includes funding available from the University and from some external sources. Information provided in this section is intended to highlight some sources of funding: it is not a comprehensive list of funding sources.
Applying for funding which is available from the University is part of an integrated, online, postgraduate admissions process. An offer of a place at Queen’s does not constitute an offer of financial support.
For 2023 entry, Faculties and Schools in the University will be setting their own deadlines for postgraduate applications for admissions, studentships and scholarships. Applicants who wish to apply for postgraduate funding available from the University for 2023 entry should refer to the relevant Faculty and School websites for information.
- The Department for the Economy will provide a tuition fee loan of up to £6,500 per NI / EU student for postgraduate study.
- A postgraduate loans system in the UK offers government-backed student loans of up to £11,836 for taught and research Masters courses in all subject areas.
Curriculum
Student may enrol on a Full-time or Part-time basis.
The MSc is awarded to students who successfully complete the taught element of the programme in a combination of compulsory core modules (80 CATS points) and elective modules (40 CATS points) and a Dissertation research project (60 CATS points).
Exit qualifications are available: students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma by successfully completing the taught element of the programme (120 CATS points) or a Postgraduate Certificate by successfully completing 60 CATS points from the taught programme.
Core Modules
- Land & Water Quality (20 CATS)
- Engineering Hydrology & Hydrogeology (20 CATS)
- Assessment of Environmental Impacts (20 CATS)
- Computer Modelling of Contaminants (20 CATS)
- Thesis Project (60 CATS)
Course Details
As well as compulsory and optional modules, the programme includes a research project which leads to a report (PgDip) or thesis (MSc) submission. Typically full-time students complete 60 CATS points worth of modules per semester.
Elective Modules
- Introduction to Renewable Energies (10 CATS)
- Environmental Interaction Assessment of Marine Renewables (10 CATS)
- Water and Waste Water Treatment (10 CATS)
- GIS & Spatial Analysis (20 CATS)
- Project Planning for Sustainability (20 CATS)
- Advances in Environmental Engineering (10 CATS)
Module Review
All modules for 2023/24 are currently under review and subject to change in advance of the programme commencing in September 2023
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The programme provides a suitable background for careers in environmental engineering, monitoring, management and consultancy, and it establishes a basis for interdisciplinary research to a higher level. Past graduates have found employment with a wide range of employers, eg environment regulatory agencies, civil engineering and specialist contractors as well as engineering and environmental consultancies in the UK, Ireland and abroad.
Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.