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Posted Nov. 29, 2012

5 Postgraduate Degrees that Could Benefit the Planet

Are you looking for postgraduate degrees that could benefit the planet, and not just your ego...?

Well, we've compiled a list of some of the hottest green postgraduate degrees currently available in the UK.

Check them out below: Sustainable Fashion  Sustainable fashion has seen a surge in recent years, with animal free, biodegradable and recycled threads popping up in all the major high street stores. London's Centre for Sustainable Fashion aims to 'change the landscape of the fashion industry', so hop on board if you're looking for fashion conscious study options.

Degree Awarded : MA Fashion and the Environment Where : London College of Fashion: The Centre for Sustainable Fashion Tuition Costs : £7,500 per year for UK/EU students, £13,300 per year for international students . (2012-2013) Course Content : "The course reflects and contributes to an evolving world, nurturing ingenuity and inventiveness to create groundbreaking new work. It will meet the needs of graduates who have identified a specific interest within fashion, who wish to explore and deepen their knowledge and expertise whilst engaging in a holistic, interdisciplinary, multi levelled approach towards design for sustainability." Green Computing With awareness of green issues growing rapidly across all sectors of business and the economy, addressing the environmental impact of technology and developing energy saving, sustainable alternatives is essential for future success.

Degree Awarded : MSc Green Computing Where : Leeds Metropolitan University Tuition Costs : £8,000 per year for UK/EU students, £12,500 per year for international students. (2012-2013) Course Content : "This course - the first of its kind to run in the UK - develops your skills and knowledge so you can play a key role in developing sustainable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) strategies."   Sustainable Horticulture Interested in exploring sustainable, healthy food systems? With an ever expanding global population coupled with unpredictable climate changes, are our food systems able to cope with what lies ahead? Sustainable horticulture is all about creating a much more ecologically sound world for everyone.

Degree Awarded : MSc Sustainable Horticulture and Food Production Where : Schumacher College Tuition Costs : £9,700 per year for UK/EU students, £15,798 per year for international students. (2013-2014) Course Content : "This program brings together the thinking, research and practice at the cutting-edge of a global food revolution. Drawing from many different projects and schools of thought around the world, and looking at the roles of large scale food production, biotechnology, ‘human scale’ horticulture and botanical diversity, our starting point is natural systems."

Ecological Architecture From Ben Law to Kevin McCloud, green building offers a holistic approach to architecture and construction. If you're passionate about minimizing waste and maximizing creativity, as well as working to restore and manage our natural resources and systems, this course is the one for you.

Degree Awarded : MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies Where : University of East London Tuition Costs : £7,000 per year for UK/EU students, £14,000 per year for international students. (2012-2013) Course Content : "This course aims to explore the relationship between people, technology and the environment, whilst focusing on the environmental impact of buildings. From the large scale to the detail, students develop a deep understanding of intra-disciplinary approaches to the design, adaptation and management of our living environment."

Renewable Energy Whether it's biomass, solar or hydro energy you want to learn about, this master's offers a unique combination of academic study with practical experience. Covering renewable energy technologies, along with building physics and design, this course will equip you with all the skills needed to venture into the renewables sector.

Degree Awarded : MSc Renewable Energy and the Built Environment Where :  University of East London Tuition Costs : £7,500 per year for UK/EU students, £15,000 per year for international students. (2012-2013) Course Content : "The course aims to explore the theory and practice of renewable energy technologies with special reference to the built environment. The course would benefit those who wish to increase their knowledge in the major renewable energy technologies and further their careers in this sector." 

 

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