Environmental Science (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) MSc

Course description

The MSc in Environmental Science draws on expertise in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies 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 (Total 80 credits)**

Principles of Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Management (20 credits)
Environmental Remote Sensing (20 credits)
Understanding Changing Environments (20 credits)
Environmental Ethics and Behaviour Change (20 credits)

**Part 2: Compulsory Courses taught by Nankai University (Total 50 credits)**

Applied Mathematics (20 credits)
Environmental Economics (15 credits)
Environmental Management

**Part 3: Optional Courses taught by Nankai University (Total 30 credits)**

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 (20 credits – taught by UofG)
Dissertation or Major Project on an approved topic in Environmental Science (60 credits – jointly supervised. 20 Glasgow / 40 Nankai)

Subjects

• Environment