The
following information was taken directly from the University
of Glamorgan's printed postgraduate prospectus.
"This
Master degree addresses current worldwide concern about
climate change, renewable energy supply , low carbon economy,
sustainable management of water and solid resources, and
hydrogen as a fuel vector for the future. You will develop
cutting-edge knowledge and high-level practical skills
relevant to many areas of postgraduate employment, particularly
managerial, regulatory, scientific and technological roles
related to energy and the environment.
The course is delivered by members of the Sustainable
Environment research Centere (SERC), a leading and internationally
recognised centre for over 30 years. Your studies will
increase your knowledge and understanding of the generation
and provision of renewable energy, hydrogen, water, wastewater
treatment and solid wastes management. You will become
familiar with e impact of policy and legislation, renewable
energy technologies, waste management hierarchy and techniques,
water and wastewater treatment. You will also train in
relevant computing software, and analytical and monitoring
equipment used by industry.
The UK renewable energy industry is set to increase dramatically,
with estimates that 17,000 and 35,000 jobs will be sustained
in the power sector alone by 2020 and the market growing
to £15-19 billion,(Mott MacDonald). This MSc will
provide the wealth of knowledge and skills needed for
employment in a range of public and fast-growing commercial
sector roles. These include local authorities, government
regulatory agencies, manufacturing industries, energy
and environmental consultancy companies, water companies,
research centres, and national and international non-governmental
organisations.
Course content:
• Hydrogen-Fuel Vector for the future
• Renewable Energy 1-Hydro, Tidal, Wave and Bio-energy
• Renewable energy 2- Wind, Solar and geothermal
• Solids Resource Management
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes
• Energy and Environmental Policy and Legislation"
This is a Full-Time one year program
If you may have further questions or concerns about this
program at the University of Glamorgan or for other programs
please contact
representative Popabroad for more information.
