Sustainable Development MSc - 2020/1
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Sustainable Development
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGCert | Environment and Sustainability |
| PGDip | Sustainable Development |
Professional recognition
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PFG61003 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
| Part-time | PFG61004 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Centre for Environment & Sustainability
Programme Leader
CHENOWETH Jonathan (CES)
Date of production/revision of spec
20/01/2022
Educational aims of the programme
- To provide participants with a thorough conceptual framework and the skills necessary to understand the concept of Sustainable Development, and make judgements about Sustainable Development policies and their implementation.
- To equip participants to evaluate existing political, socio-economic, ethical, cultural and regulatory frameworks to inform decisions regarding Sustainable Development.
- To encourage participants to develop a sensitive appreciation of the significance of the contextual settings of sustainable development, especially as they relate to developing countries.
- To develop and enhance participants' research and data handling skills.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Concept of Sustainable Development, and awareness of current debates | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Ecological principles and processes and how they are affected by human activities | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| How to integrate Sustainable Development into the day-to-day management and functioning of organisations, and on-going performance monitoring | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Accessing and using environmental data | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Absorb complex information and communicate them effectively through logically constructed arguments | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Critical reading and analysis of sustainable development principles | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Learn the value of teamwork to solve problems that require multi-disciplinary engagement | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Independent learning and study through self-directed assignments and dissertation | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Inductive reasoning: using specific examples/observations and forming a more general principal | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Deductive reasoning: use stated general premise to reason about specific examples | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Evaluate technical, social, environmental, economic and political aspects of Sustainable Development | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Adapt economic and social assessment tools to support decision-making | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Incorporate ethical dimensions to project design and implementation | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Give coherent presentations | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Lead discussions on complex subject areas | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Competently handle environment information | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Self-motivation, self-regulation and self-assurance | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Independent learning capacity | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Deliver a structured and successful presentation | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Working within a team (group) | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Use analytical approaches appropriately in different decision-making situations | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Write effectively as a means of communicating important ideas | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Communication of findings and presentation of research to a non-specialist audience | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Lead discussion of small/large groups | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Organise and manage a research project | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Basic to advanced IT skills | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Part-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over three to five years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
Students are to take four optional modules.
Unstructured (2-5 years) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
Module Selection for Unstructured (2-5 years) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
Students are to take four optional modules.
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | Y | Yes |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Other information
Each module on this programme is taught on an intensive modular basis. There is pre-reading to do for each module and on occasion a pre-module assessment, followed by the intensive taught week where classes run from approximately 9 - 5, Monday - Friday for one week. Post-module coursework is to be completed over the four week period after the intensive week.
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