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Aston University: Sustainable Engineering
| Institution | Aston University |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Engineering and Applied Science |
| Web | http://www.aston.ac.uk |
| hello@aston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0121 204 4810 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This course aims to develop globally minded and socially aware engineers who are future agents of change, able to innovate and bring forward more holistic solutions that meet the needs of societies without discrimination while protecting our natural resources.
Through a balanced provision of fundamental and technical knowledge, practical application, students will be equipped with the necessary qualitative and quantitative analytical tools and skills, and further develop essential professional skills, that will enable them to tackle the evolving, complex local and global sustainable development issues and challenges.
This programme is designed with the primary focus of embedding sustainability and sustainable development deep within the mind-set of engineers from all disciplines and industrial sectors, where the skills to design and construct new technologies that embrace the challenges of sustainable development are of critical importance.
**Accreditation**
This course is fully accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. The FREE student membership is for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradIEMA.
**What you'll learn**
Through an integrated approach of Multi-/Inter-disciplinary, Real-World Problem-Based Learning and collaboration with our industrial partners and network, this course will enable engineers to innovate and bring forward more holistic solutions that meet human needs while protecting our natural resources, by equipping students with the necessary tools and skills in critical thinking, communication, team working, leadership, research, project management, and innovation that are required to produce globally minded and socially aware engineers that are future agents of change, furnished with attitudes of service to engineering a sustainable world.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.2 in a first degree (BEng/BSc) in an engineering or a related science and/or technology discipline, or equivalent international qualification. As well as: One professional reference |
| Location | Main Site Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET |
Fees
| England | 11150 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11150 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11150 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11150 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23500 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
This course aims to develop globally minded and socially aware engineers that are future agents of change, able to innovate and bring forward more holistic solutions that meet the needs of societies without discrimination while protecting our natural resources.
Through a balanced provision of fundamental and technical knowledge, practical application, students will be equipped with the necessary qualitative and quantitative analytical tools and skills, and further develop essential professional skills, that will enable them to tackle the evolving, complex local and global sustainable development issues and challenges.
The role of professional engineers in sustainability and sustainable development is vital; working to improve people’s quality of life, welfare and health and safety, they provide options and solutions that minimise environmental impact and maximise the sustainability of natural resources. Naturally then, this role is significantly influenced by the opportunities and challenges that accompany sustainability. These challenges include the depletion of resources, environmental pollution, rapid population growth, and damage to ecosystems.
To tackle these growing challenges, engineers are increasingly required to adopt a wider, more global perspective than a purely environmental approach that embraces the 17 sustainable development goals as set out by the UN. This presents engineers with significant opportunities to promote change by means of global connections, sharing of experience and best-practice, and leadership of increasingly multi-disciplinary teams across the world.
With this in mind, the proposed programme is designed with the primary focus of embedding sustainability and sustainable development deep within the mind-set of engineers from all disciplines and industrial sectors, where the skills to design and construct new technologies that embrace the challenges of sustainable development are of critical importance.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.2 in a first degree (BEng/BSc) in engineering or a related science and/or technology discipline. |
| Location | Main Site Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET |
Fees
| England | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 27000 GBP for Year 1 |
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