Environmental Consultancy MSc
12 months full time; up to 48 months part time
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £6,000 part time *
International: full time £14,750 part time fees
*Please note that the part-time fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis, and include an annual administration fee.
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
This exciting programme aims to provide biology, chemistry, and Earth and environmental science graduates with the advanced conceptual understanding, detailed factual knowledge, and specialist technical skills appropriate for success in a science-based environmental business. It will also help to develop your knowledge and understanding of the framework within which business opportunities are identified and pursued within the environmental sector.
The programme is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng / BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. The programme has also been accredited by the Geological Society (GeolSoc).
+Modules
The programme comprises a taught component and a dissertation project.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
+Entrance Requirements
A minimum of a second-class Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in an engineering or science subject. Other qualifications or relevant professional experience will also be considered.
Applicants whose first language is not English normally require IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each category, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
The School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences provides some postgraduate funding.
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.
+How to Apply
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
For more information on how to apply for this programme, please contact the Academic Secretary in the School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences (see details below).
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Academic Secretary
School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6605
Email: ceg.geochemistry@ncl.ac.uk
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Geochemistry.
