Postgraduate courses in Environment 2019-2020 Environmental Engineering MSc Environmental Management for Business MSc Geographical Information Management MSc
Cranfield University We are an exclusively postgraduate UK university with long-standing relationships with some of the most prestigious global companies. Our close collaboration with industry, and passion for the areas we operate in, will help your career. Exclusively postgraduate A research-focused professional community Over 70 million of external investment in new facilities over the past three years A professional network of 60,000+ alumni 81% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent Five-time winner of the Queen s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education of our graduates are employed or in further study within 6 months 96%(DLHE longitudinal 2017) Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 4,600+ learners Reasons to study environment with us 1 4 2 3 Employment prospects You will have excellent employment opportunities with world-leading companies and organisations such as ESRI, KPMG, Deloitte, and the World Food Programme. Projects with industry Thesis and group projects sponsored by industry will expand your potential network of contacts enhancing your career opportunities. Outstanding facilities Exceptional facilities are available during your course e.g. our state-of-the-art agri-technology facilities, 3D visualisation suite and sewage treatment works. 5 6 Learning from leading academics Learn from our internationally recognised subject experts who inform industry and government as well as invited guest speakers from the environment sector. Research informed teaching We integrate our world-leading and internationally-recognised research into our teaching. Internationally-accredited courses All courses are accredited by one or more professional institutions, providing our graduates with recognition of the academic standard they have achieved in preparation for employment. As we are postgraduate only, we are not listed in league tables that help compare undergraduate universities, such as The Times World Rankings and The Complete University Guide. I chose to study at Cranfield because I wanted to study at a university where class sizes were small enough for everyone to interact and know each other s name. The small class size also enabled one-to-one interaction with lecturers. I found this to be particularly valuable. Tally Bodnarec, (Geographical Information Management MSc 2016) Volatiles Analytical Laboratory Wolfson Field Laboratory 2 3
Environment courses Cranfield has been leading the development and implementation of methods for analysing and sustainably managing environmental resources for over 40 years. Our research is making a positive impact on the environment, society and the growing green economy. We support government and business in the ongoing move to a low-carbon future. Our courses span environmental analytics, management and resource recovery Modules form 40% of the course content, with the group and individual projects making up the other 60%. To keep our courses relevant and up-to-date, modules are subject to change. Please see the website for the latest information. All courses are available on a full- or part-time basis. Environmental Engineering This course is suitable for scientists and engineers concerned with cross-disciplinary issues of environmental protection and addressing the needs of modern urban societies. Compulsory modules (subject to University approval) Cleantech in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, Engineering Principles for Environmental Engineering, Environmental Risks: Hazard, Assessment and Management, Land Engineering Principles and Practice Catchment Management, Process Emissions and Control, Risk Management and Reliability Engineering, Waste Management in a Circular Economy: Recycle, Recover and Dispose. Environmental Management for Business This course provides you with the ability to appraise alternative environmental measures and recommend solutions for effective environmental management within the context of business practices. This course is delivered in association with the Cranfield School of Management. Compulsory modules (subject to University approval) Economic Valuation and Appraisal, Environmental Innovation, Environmental Management in Practice, Environmental Policy and Risk Governance, Environmental Sustainability, Management for Sustainability, Principles of Sustainability. Geographical Information Management This course integrates the full range of geospatial technologies that will give you the expertise you need to develop a career in the global geospatial sector across a wide range of application areas. The course provides both the technical and data management skills training required for geospatial careers today. Compulsory modules Aerial Photography and Digital Photogrammetry, Environmental Resource Survey, Geographic Information Systems Fundamentals, Spatial Data and the Internet, Spatial Data Management. Elective modules Advanced GIS Methods, Applied Environmental Informatics, Image Processing and Analysis, Landscape Ecology, Modelling Environmental Processes, Physical Principles of Remote Sensing. Geospatial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Soil Management Facility Virtual Reality Laboratory 4 5
Course structure Our specialist, sector-facing master s courses are set up and developed in close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring the content of our courses remain industry-relevant and employers remain impressed with your business-readiness. This diagram illustrates the course structure of our full-time master s courses. Please check your course structure online for more detailed information, including the weight of each phase and part-time course structure variations. An intensive learning experience, providing the knowledge you need to excel in your specialist field. The ability to understand how your part of a project affects the whole, giving you a head start for the world of work. An opportunity to think and work in an original way. For example, this could be working on a project for a University partner, delving deeper into an area of specific interest or a real-world challenge in the sector you want to work in. Industry links Cranfield has unrivalled links with industry. Our students benefit from our extensive contacts and track record of close collaboration with government and the environmental sector. These links include industrial advisory panels and project sponsors. Industrial advisory panels Our courses are reviewed each year by a panel of industry advisors from leading companies and institutions in the sector. This ensures that the skills you acquire are up-to-date and what employers want. Some of the companies represented on our Environment courses industrial advisory panels include: Registration Taught programme 80 credits 800 hours Group project 40 credits 400 hours Individual thesis 40% 20% 40% 200 credits 2000 hours 80 credits 800 hours Completion Careers Successful students develop diverse and rewarding careers in government departments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and technology, environmental and business consultancies, as well as a wide range of organisations within the private sector. Typically, our graduates go on to work in the following types of roles at organisations such as: Industry-sponsored group projects Environmental Engineering Environmental Management for Business Geographical Information Management These provide the opportunity to develop practical skills and take responsibility for a consultancy-type project with industry, working under academic supervision. Some recent projects include: Assessing route options for an east-west rail link using a natural capital-based approach for the Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership. Changing nappies: from disposable to biodegradable to renewable for the gcycle company. Data visualisation to support 10-year investment planning decisions for the Anglian East Regional Flood and Coastal Committee. Integrated catchment planning using a natural capital approach for the Environment Agency in the Bristol Avon catchment. Modelling flood risk on Network Rail infrastructure. Organisations: BP, Deloitte, Golder, Isle Utilities, Lidl UK, National Capital Commission, Ocedis SAS, Syngenta, Thames Water, URS Corporation. Roles: Environmental Consultant, Chemical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Lead Completions Engineer, Senior Consultant, Research Engineer, Supply Planner. Organisations: Energys Group, GSK, KPMG, Maersk Management Consulting, Monsanto Company, National Energy Foundation, O2 (Telefonica UK), UBS, UNDP, World Food Programme. Roles: Account Director, Marketing Manager, National Project Coordinator, Principal Consultant, Project Delivery Manager, Senior Auditor. Organisations: AECOM, Airbus, British Antarctic Survey, Cyient, ESRI, Gloucester City Council, Mouchel, Network Rail, Ordnance Survey, Telespazio Vega. Roles: Business Intelligence Developer, Environmental Specialist, Forestry Coordinator, GIS Analyst, GIS Consultant, GIS Engineer, Planning Engineer. 6 7
Academic staff You will be taught by a wide range of subject specialists at Cranfield and from outside the University, who draw on their research and industrial expertise to provide stimulating and relevant input to your learning experience. Dr Monica Rivas Casado, Senior Lecturer in Applied Environmental Statistics Monica is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Environmental Statistics with expertise in the application of statistics to environmental data. Professor Neil Harris, Head of Centre for Atmospheric Informatics and Emissions Technology Neil s current research interests are the emissions and impacts of gases connected with climate change, ozone depletion and air quality. Professor Paul Leinster, Professor of Environmental Assessment Paul is a former Chief Executive of the Environment Agency. He is also a member of the Government s Natural Capital Committee, the Scottish Government s Rural and Environment Science Strategic Advisory Board, the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment Board. Professor Jane Rickson, Professor of Soil Erosion and Conservation Jane is involved in research for Government and private sector clients and specialises in Land Reclamation and Restoration, Environmental Engineering, and Soil Management. "Cranfield is a well-recognised university, not just for environmental studies. Therefore, whenever I mentioned I got my master s degree from Cranfield University, my potential employer knew what level of knowledge they could expect." Petra Psenickova, (Environmental Management for Business MSc 2013) Key facts and statistics Course information Full-time One year Start date October See www.cranfield.ac.uk/fee-information Accreditations Part-time Up to three years See the course page for more information about part-time study. Not all courses offer all awards, see course information for details of awards offered. Fees Please see the individual course pages on our website for full fee information and full-time or part-time options. Terms and conditions apply. Cohort profile * Geographic spread 35% UK 46% EU 19% Rest of world Average cohort age 20-30 years Average cohort size Approximately 7 40% Female 60% Male *These figures give an indication of the course make-up at registration across our environment courses for the entry 2017-2018. The Environmental Engineering MSc is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management and the Institution of Agricultural Engineers. The Environmental Management for Business MSc is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. The Geographical Information Management MSc is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors. 8 9
Financing your studies Life at Cranfield If you need advice on funding your course, we can provide information and a range of online tools to help you put together the funding package you need for your course and living costs. A welcoming, professional campus community. Located just over an hour from London in the English countryside, Cranfield s campus environment supports close, working relationships between our multinational postgraduate students and academic and industry experts. There is more information on our website: www.cranfield.ac.uk/funding How to apply Read more about our entry requirements and how to apply. www.cranfield.ac.uk/apply www.cranfield.ac.uk/visit Oxford Shrivenham Swindon Bedford Milton Keynes Heathrow Luton Gatwick Cranfield LONDON Cambridge Stansted Major train line Take a virtual tour to see inside some of our facilities: virtualtour.cranfield.ac.uk 10 11
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