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Applied Carbon Management (Dumfries Campus) MSc
The Masters in Applied Carbon Management gives you the opportunity to become a specialist in sustainable carbon management, helping organisations and institutions make a significant difference in the struggle against global warming.
- This programme is based in Dumfries, south-west Scotland, it is offered as a result of an unique partnership between the University of Glasgow and the Crichton Carbon Centre.
- The Dumfries Campus is ideally situated to make an important contribution to the international agenda for tackling climate change: it is close to natural carbon sinks, relevant non-government organisations and renewable energy companies.
- There are a number of scholarships and work placement opportunities available.
- You will have excellent employment prospects in a variety of highly interesting and rewarding roles, as well as opportunities to progress to doctoral study.
Programme overview
- MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time.
Teaching is through a combination of lectures, seminars, projects, study trips and fieldwork. At as a graduate of the programme you will
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the conceptual and methodological bases for conducting high-quality investigations in the context of carbon management
- be able to analyse the ethical considerations relevant to carbon management in an occupational or professional context
- be able to apply the tools employed for tackling greenhouse gas emissions
- be able to evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies employed to tackle greenhouse gas emissions
- have the knowledge and technical ability to assess and advise on carbon management.
Content
Core courses
- Carbon auditing and management
- Climate, carbon and change
- Theory and principles of sustainability
- Environmental ethics and behavioural change.
Optional courses
- Climate change: impacts on ecology
- Sustainable Buildings
- Environmental economics
- Sustainable energy technologies
- Tourism sustainability and climate change
- Policies for sustainability and development
Other optional courses are available.
You will also complete either a work placement project or dissertation.
Career prospects
As a graduate you will be able to pursue careers such as carbon management, energy conservation and carbon auditing with environmental consultancies, private companies and governmental agencies.
You will also be well prepared for an academic career in this field.
Further information: Dr Bethan Wood
email: Bethan.Wood@glasgow.ac.uk or admissions@crichton.gla.ac.uk
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.
Pre-Masters course for international students
There is a preparation course for international students who don't meet the entry requirements. Completion of this Pre-Masters course to the required level guarantees your entry to this programme. This is offered by our partner, Glasgow International College. See Pre-Masters course for Science & Engineering.
English language
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.
Further information regarding entry requirements: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk
We ask that you apply online for a postgraduate taught degree. Our system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University within 42 days of starting your application.
You need to read the guide to applying online before starting your application. It will ensure you are ready to proceed, as well as answer many common questions about the process.
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