Wastes Management

Course Overview

This MSc Wastes Management programme has been specifically designed to meet the needs and demands of the modern wastes management industry. This award is suitable for recent graduates wishing to enhance their employability options or change their career direction. All courses are accredited by the Chartered Institution of Waste Management. You can take modules as a 'one off', either as a taster before deciding whether to study the course in full, or as an opportunity to update your skills in a particular area. If you are a graduate seeking to enhance your prospects in wastes management or change your career direction, then you should consider this Master-s programme. It has been specifically designed to meet the needs and demands of the modern wastes management industry. The School of Science and Technology at the University of Northampton is a Centre for Excellence in Wastes Management and our MSc course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Waste Management. Career Opportunities: The growing worldwide awareness and significance of environmental management, wastes minimisation and pollution control, coupled with recent legislative changes in many countries have resulted in an explosion of exciting job opportunities in the wastes industry. Consequently, there is now a strong demand for wastes management graduates. There are opportunities in industry, local and national authorities, as well as within the specialist wastes management industry. Students from this course have also gone on to MPhil and PhD studies at the University of Northampton. Methods of Learning, The basis for online learning (at a distance) is the module learning material, which contains essential study material covering all learning outcomes. NILE is where the Module Tutors provide module materials, web links and further reading resources. Candidates can expect one-to-one support with the tutors via NILE, email, telephone, Skype and face-to-face if required. The culmination of the MSc is completion of the 60 credit independent research project. You should be considering the area of research you want undertake while completing your other modules. Schedule, Length of study, Three years (typically) via Distance Learning. Start date, September, February and May (distance learning) Assessments: Assessment is by coursework, oral presentations, group work, practical reports, critical reviews and all Master's level students undertake a substantial independent research thesis. Students can expect between two and three items of assessment per 20 credit module. Assignments are submitted electronically via NILE unless otherwise instructed to do so. These are then marked, with the feedback and grades made available to students through NILE.