Environmental Quality Management MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Duration: PG Cert/PG Dip: Module duration15 weeks each. MS c: 12–18 months.

Location: Distance learning, with occasional attendance at De Montfort University.

Attendance: Part-time distance learning. Recommended induction day plus optional tutorials, usually Wednesday.

Start date: Three intakes per year in September2013, January and May 2014.

• A minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree in Science, Technology or Environmental Health or a related subject, from a recognised university or similar institution

• Professional membership, obtained by exam, of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, the Institute of Waste Management, the Diploma in Environmental Protection of the Royal Society of Health, NE BOSH Environmental Diploma, or a recognised scientific society or engineering institution

• You are expected to have access to the internet, a CD -ROM and printer

• If you do not meet the entry criteria you are actively encouraged to apply for the Environmental Protection BSc (Hons)

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and during the course if you need it. To find out more, please visit dmu.ac.uk/international|

You are encouraged to attend an induction session at the start of the course – this allows you to meet key members of academic and administrative staff and familiarise yourself with studying by distance learning.

The course operates on a rolling, modular basis and you join when a new module begins. The majority of the course is delivered via distance learning. Each module is based on a 15 week timetable, although you can extend the study block to allow flexibility within a fixed framework. There are optional day tutorials for the Air, Water, Waste and IPPC Modules.

The Certificate/Diploma includes continuous assessment through the completion of post-tests and assignments at the end of each module. The MSc is assessed via a 20,000 word dissertation.

The course is designed to attract people from diverse backgrounds including mature learners who have been out of education for some time and those who have recently graduated.

Two modules from six are completed for the PG Cert and four for the PG Dip. The final MSc year involves a dissertation.

Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC)
provides an understanding of the origin, structure and direction of UK and EU legislation and policy. The module also covers the principal existing UK and EU legislation and policy in the context of: discharges to water; emissions to the atmosphere; management of waste; planning; noise; and health and safety.

Waste
offers an extensive overview of waste management practice and policy. It includes an in-depth study of current waste legislation, its origins and development, waste management strategies, and the various waste treatment disposal and recovery options that are available. The module focuses on the cradle to the grave approach to waste management and the use of the waste hierarchy to minimise waste production

Air
provides a comprehensive overview of air pollution in an urban and industrial environment. You will gain an understanding of the origins of pollutants, their interactions in the atmosphere, and the techniques available for measuring, monitoring and controlling them. The module also covers the legislation and policies aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality

Water
familiarises you with the complete cycle of water use, from the abstraction of water and the management of water resources, the methods of water treatment and supply, through to the treatment of waste water and the disposal of sewage sludge. It also comprehensively covers the legislation and policies relating to the water industry

Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
provides a comprehensive introduction to the various environmental management tools, including the role and scope of environmental management, the environmental manager and that of environmental policy. You will be introduced to the principles of life cycle assessment, from resource consumption to product disposal, and how training and motivation are essential in ensuring effective implementation of the EMS

Health and Safety
comprehensively covers the legislation and policies relating to the health and safety management with each unit covering a major topic of concern, such as fire safety, health hazards, working environment and work equipment

The course is managed by the Postgraduate and Continued Professional Development (CPD) Office, a specialist department with more than 15 years’ experience of supporting distance learning students.

Practitioners are employed as tutors for the various modules, ensuring that you receive a blend of theory and practical real world experience.

You will increase your employability in the sector by studying for a recognised qualification which has been developed and restructured to meet the needs of a changing and demanding environmental field.

Due to the flexibility and variety of this course, practitioners are attracted from industry and regulatory authorities. Graduates typically hold roles such as environmental manager, strategic environmental planning officer, environmental protection officer, waste management consultant, production services engineer, waste management officer, pollution control technician, senior environment officer, air quality consultant and many more.

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UK/EU
Full-time	N/A
Part Time
15 credit taught module	£395
60 credit dissertation	£1580
International
Full-time	£12,200

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Environmental Protection PG Dip/BSc (Hons)|

"The course significantly increased my knowledge in areas I had not considered before, allowing me to continue in my current job, but with a different outlook."
Environmental Quality Management PG Dip graduate

“I just wanted to say thanks for all the assistance you gave me for my MSc course. It was always helpful and timely, and I know you have a lot of students so this is appreciated.”

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