Course title: Agriculture and the Environment
Institution: University of Hertfordshire
Faculty: Science and Technology Research Institute
Department: Centre for Engineering and Applied Sciences Research (CEASR)
Level: Postgraduate
Study mode: Full time, Part time

Course content:
Research areas include: development and management of environmental management systems; agri-environmental auditing; dissemination of technological know-how to the agricultural and related sectors in both the UK and overseas.

University of Hertfordshire
School of Engineering and Technology

You will learn from experienced teaching and research staff, and use some of the best specialist facilities in the country.

About the School
A warm welcome to the School of Engineering and Technology, at the University of Hertfordshire. Join us and you will be studying at one of the UK’s most forward-thinking universities, with high academic standards and a real sense of community. The University is located on a beautiful green campus, yet within easy reach of London for those occasions when you want to enjoy the cultural attractions of the capital city. One of the University’s great strengths is our close ties with industry. Here you will benefit from postgraduate degree programmes that respond directly to the needs of business, the public sector and the Engineering and Technology professions – making you an attractive proposition for employers and equipping you to meet 21st century challenges with confidence.

Modern facilities
You will learn from experienced teaching and research staff, and use some of the best specialist facilities in the country. Our extensive and high-quality facilities include a flight simulator, machine shop, sophisticated computer-aided engineering packages and System-on-Chip, telecommunications and embedded systems laboratories. Our consultancy expertise is in great demand and we have a strong research culture with wide-ranging interests in a variety of specialist areas. Our established relationships with many leading names in industry add a valuable dimension to your learning experience.

Vibrant academic culture
The School has a thriving postgraduate student population and is proud to recruit students from all over the world. This lively and multinational character is guaranteed to enrich your studies.

Our teaching staff are qualified professional engineers who will offer you encouragement and guidance to help you in your studies. Their prime concern is in teaching and the care of students, but they all have industrial experience and are involved in research, consultancy or links with industry so that they can draw on case studies and applications to give you an education which is relevant to your subsequent career.

Why choose the University of Hertfordshire
This really is an exciting time to accept a place with us. The University has made major investment in student facilities which means you will be living and learning in an outstanding and stimulating environment.

The School has around 200 postgraduate students studying for a taught master’s degree or a PhD. The following taught master’s programmes are offered on a one-year, full-time basis:

MSc Advanced Digital Systems 
MSc Aerospace Engineering 
MSc Automotive Engineering 
MSc Broadband Telecommunication Networks 
MSc Data Communications and Networks 
MSc Embedded Intelligent Systems 
MSc Manufacturing Management 
MSc Mechanical Engineering 
MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management 
MSc Radio and Mobile Communication Systems 

Further details can be found on the School website at: go.herts.ac.uk/et

To Apply for a Place
Students may apply online by visiting our website: www.herts.ac.uk and following the links for ‘Courses’ and ‘How to Apply’.

Research programmes leading to the award of PhD, MPhil or MRes are negotiated on an individual basis. For more information or to apply for a place, please send an email to L.Nicholls@herts.ac.uk

Accommodation
We have a great variety of student living accommodation and international students studying for the first time in the UK are guaranteed university accommodation (deadline dates apply). Some areas of accommodation are allocated exclusively to postgraduate students. For comprehensive information please contact the Residential Allocations office by email to accommodation@herts.ac.uk

Key Facts

• Total number of students at the University: approximately 23,000
• More than 2,000 international students from over eighty five countries
• A global network of over 160,000 alumni.
• Nearest main international airport: London Heathrow
• Nearest railway station: Hatfield.

Contact
Admissions Office
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield AL10 9AB
England

http://www.herts.ac.uk/