Comments about MSc-Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Management of Natural Resources - At the institution - Leicester - Leicestershire
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Objectives
To provide students with a multi-disciplinary education and training in scientific research and environmental science, enabling them to gain employment in public/private agencies/businesses that deal with the sustainable management of natural resources (including conservation, planning, and environmental management).
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements Normally at least a second class honours degree or equivalent in a cognate discipline from an approved institution.
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Academic title
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
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Course description
Course modules
Core:
-Conservation Law
-Research Design and Methods
-Theories Concepts and Applications of Sustainable Development
-Water Resource Issues
-Environmental Economics
-Biodiversity
-Research Dissertation
Optional:
-Environment, Space and Society
-Global Energy Security
-Earth Observation and Remote Sensing
-Environmental Pollution and Control
-Environmental Models and Applications
Teaching and assessment methods
All taught modules are assessed by a variety of coursework and/or examination. A viva voce is given by the external examiner. The dissertation is between 10,000 and 20,000 words