Environmental Science (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) (Taught)

The MSc in Environmental Science draws on expertise in the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability at the University of Glasgow. They represent a leading centre of expertise in environmental teaching and research. They work on issues dealing with the natural and urban environment including policies and practices for environmental management.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

The MSc in Environmental Science aims to produce graduates who:

• Have a strong understanding of the environment and how it changes

• Have an awareness of economic and policy issues affecting the environment

• Are able to apply practical and technical solutions to assist in the management of the environment, environmental risk and environmental change.

You will develop a firm understanding of the environment – and how human and physical processes affect it.

You will be introduced to policies and practices for environmental science, as they are applied in a range of environments and at different scales. You will develop skills in processing and presenting environmental information to inform and enhance environmental management.

You will gain an enhanced appreciation of the importance of research and reflection as a route to successful environmental management.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme is taken over 2 years of full-time study and is divided into 4 main components:

Part 1: Compulsory courses taught by University of Glasgow

• Principles of Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Science (20 credits)

• Environmental Remote Sensing (20 credits)

• Understanding Environmental Changes (20 credits)

• Environmental Policy (20 credits)

Part 2: Compulsory courses taught by Nankai University

• Applied Mathematics (20 credits)

• Environmental Economics (15 credits)

• Environmental Management

Part 3: Optional courses taught by Nankai University

At least 2 from:

• Environmental Planning and Strategic Environmental Assessment (15 credits)

• Cleaner Production (15 credits)

• Municipal Ecology (15 credits)

• Environmental Risk Assessment (15 credits)

• Advancement in Environmental Impact Assessment Techniques (15 credits)

Part 4: Compulsory Research Experience and Skills

• Social Science Research Methods

• Dissertation or Major Project on an approved topic in Environmental Science