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MSc Wastes Management

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Delivery

Full Time / Part Time / Distance Learning


Module Titles

 - Wastes Management (compulsory)
- Research and Analytical Methods (compulsory)
-  Environmental and Wastes Management Legislation (compulsory)
- The Politics of Waste (designated) Wastes Minimisation (MSW) (designated)
- Wastes Minimisation (Commercial and Industrial) (designated)
- Advanced Thermal Wastes Management Technologies (designated)
- Advanced Biological Wastes Management Technologies (designated)
- Land Contamination and Disposal (designated)
- Local Authority Wastes Management (designated)
- Research thesis (MSc only)


Fees

Full Time fees: £4730

Part Time/Distance Learning Fees: The actual amount charged in an academic year will depend on the number of credits studied in the year.

  • 20 credits £525
  • 40 credits £1050
  • 60 credits £1575
  • 80 credits £2100
  • 100 credits £2625

MA and MSc courses consist of 180 credits in total.


Start Dates

Full time/Part time – September

Distance Learning – September/January/May


Duration

Full-time students will normally complete the MSc in three/four trimesters. Distance learning students normally complete the course in three years to five years. 


Entry Requirements 

Applicants should usually possess a first or second class honours degree from a UK institution or the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA), or equivalent. That degree will normally be in a recognised environmental science discipline such as physical geography, biology, environmental chemistry, geology or a related area (including engineering). Those with degrees in other social science subjects including law will also be considered, according to the interests and background of the candidate.

Information for International students can be found at: http://www.northampton.ac.uk/info/20171/international-students


How to Register

 Home/EU students - Direct entry (Application forms available from the admissions dept)/application via UKPass. International students should follow the instructions at: http://www.northampton.ac.uk/info/20171/international-students

Contact Details

General Enquiries

Karen Clarke (Admissions)

University of Northampton
Boughton Green Road
Northampton
NN2 7AL

Tel: 0160489286

karen.clarke@northampton.ac.uk  


Course Enquiries

 Paul Cox

University of Northampton
St Georges Avenue
Northampton
NN2 6JD

Tel: 01604 893356

paul.cox@northampton.ac.uk