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Centre for Alternative Technology: Sustainability and Adaptation
| Institution | Centre for Alternative Technology |
|---|---|
| Department | Graduate School of the Environment |
| Web | http://gse.cat.org.uk |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
Masters in Research Sustainability and Adaptation
The course offers a holistic view of sustainability through its taught modules and allows students more time than a traditional Masters course to independently research and use the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society in research through an extended research dissertation. Focus on researching the causes and urgency of climate change, the solutions we have already, and the actions needed.
Key Areas of study
Taught over two years full-time or three years part time, students will study taught modules over the first 12 months and then move onto a 120 credit extended research Dissertation module where you will learn how to lead and manage your own research project on a sustainability-related, discipline-relevant topic of your particular interest, and write an extended dissertation on the findings. The programme aims to be a foundation for student wishing to move into further research roles or programmes in environmental science, sustainability, and address the issues and solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Some of the topics you’ll study include:
- Sustainability thinking and adaptation transformation planning
- Research philosophy, approaches, and strategy
- Analysis techniques and research design methods
Depending on your area of research you will be able to focus on one of the following topics through your optional taught module:
- Acute resilience pathways for cities and communities
- Environmental politics and social and economic systems
- Sustainable design of buildings and environmentally responsive materials and resources
- Transformational change to meet the climate emergency
- Risk and vulnerability assessment and adaptive capacity
- Land use and food security
- Restoration ecology, environmental assessments and ecosystem services, including waste and water
- Energy provision and energy flows in buildings
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Why study at CAT?
Nearly 50 years of research and sustainability experience
CAT is a world-leading eco centre and a pioneer in Zero Carbon Britain researching, and teaching practical solutions for sustainability, with 50 years’ experience in low-impact building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable food production, natural resource management and more.
Immersive or distance learning
Students can decide whether they want to study a module on-site or via distance learning.Our taught modules offer an immersive learning experience through lectures, talks, seminars and workshops delivered by our expert in-house staff, with specialist insights from visiting lecturers from industry and academia. Practical sessions during on-site study visits at CAT, allow you to get hands-on with sustainable building materials, ecological assessments and energy efficiency.
Many modules are shared with our other postgraduate courses, providing you with a rich learning experience. Our teaching resources are available through Microsoft Teams for students taking the module by distance learning and on-site, creating a space for students to interact and share ideas and expertise, adding to the immersive learning environment
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Research Sustainability and Adaptation
The course offers a holistic view of sustainability through its taught modules and allows students more time than a traditional Masters course to independently research and use the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society in research through an extended research dissertation. Focus on researching the causes and urgency of climate change, the solutions we have already, and the actions needed.
Key Areas of study
Taught over two years full-time or three years part time, students will study taught modules over the first 12 months and then move onto a 120 credit extended research Dissertation module where you will learn how to lead and manage your own research project on a sustainability-related, discipline-relevant topic of your particular interest, and write an extended dissertation on the findings. The programme aims to be a foundation for student wishing to move into further research roles or programmes in environmental science, sustainability, and address the issues and solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Some of the topics you’ll study include:
- Sustainability thinking and adaptation transformation planning
- Research philosophy, approaches, and strategy
- Analysis techniques and research design methods
Depending on your area of research you will be able to focus on one of the following topics through your optional taught module:
- Acute resilience pathways for cities and communities
- Environmental politics and social and economic systems
- Sustainable design of buildings and environmentally responsive materials and resources
- Transformational change to meet the climate emergency
- Risk and vulnerability assessment and adaptive capacity
- Land use and food security
- Restoration ecology, environmental assessments and ecosystem services, including waste and water
- Energy provision and energy flows in buildings
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Why study at CAT?
Nearly 50 years of research and sustainability experience
CAT is a world-leading eco centre and a pioneer in Zero Carbon Britain researching, and teaching practical solutions for sustainability, with 50 years’ experience in low-impact building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable food production, natural resource management and more.
Immersive or distance learning
Students can decide whether they want to study a module on-site or via distance learning.Our taught modules offer an immersive learning experience through lectures, talks, seminars and workshops delivered by our expert in-house staff, with specialist insights from visiting lecturers from industry and academia. Practical sessions during on-site study visits at CAT, allow you to get hands-on with sustainable building materials, ecological assessments and energy efficiency.
Many modules are shared with our other postgraduate courses, providing you with a rich learning experience. Our teaching resources are available through Microsoft Teams for students taking the module by distance learning and on-site, creating a space for students to interact and share ideas and expertise, adding to the immersive learning environment
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Research Sustainability and Adaptation
The course offers a holistic view of sustainability through its taught modules and allows students more time than a traditional Masters course to independently research and use the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society in research through an extended research dissertation. Focus on researching the causes and urgency of climate change, the solutions we have already, and the actions needed.
Key Areas of study
Taught over two years full-time or three years part time, students will study taught modules over the first 12 months and then move onto a 120 credit extended research Dissertation module where you will learn how to lead and manage your own research project on a sustainability-related, discipline-relevant topic of your particular interest, and write an extended dissertation on the findings. The programme aims to be a foundation for student wishing to move into further research roles or programmes in environmental science, sustainability, and address the issues and solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Some of the topics you’ll study include:
- Sustainability thinking and adaptation transformation planning
- Research philosophy, approaches, and strategy
- Analysis techniques and research design methods
Depending on your area of research you will be able to focus on one of the following topics through your optional taught module:
- Acute resilience pathways for cities and communities
- Environmental politics and social and economic systems
- Sustainable design of buildings and environmentally responsive materials and resources
- Transformational change to meet the climate emergency
- Risk and vulnerability assessment and adaptive capacity
- Land use and food security
- Restoration ecology, environmental assessments and ecosystem services, including waste and water
- Energy provision and energy flows in buildings
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Why study at CAT?
Nearly 50 years of research and sustainability experience
CAT is a world-leading eco centre and a pioneer in Zero Carbon Britain researching, and teaching practical solutions for sustainability, with 50 years’ experience in low-impact building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable food production, natural resource management and more.
Immersive or distance learning
Students can decide whether they want to study a module on-site or via distance learning.Our taught modules offer an immersive learning experience through lectures, talks, seminars and workshops delivered by our expert in-house staff, with specialist insights from visiting lecturers from industry and academia. Practical sessions during on-site study visits at CAT, allow you to get hands-on with sustainable building materials, ecological assessments and energy efficiency.
Many modules are shared with our other postgraduate courses, providing you with a rich learning experience. Our teaching resources are available through Microsoft Teams for students taking the module by distance learning and on-site, creating a space for students to interact and share ideas and expertise, adding to the immersive learning environment
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Research Sustainability and Adaptation
The course offers a holistic view of sustainability through its taught modules and allows students more time than a traditional Masters course to independently research and use the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society in research through an extended research dissertation. Focus on researching the causes and urgency of climate change, the solutions we have already, and the actions needed.
Key Areas of study
Taught over two years full-time or three years part time, students will study taught modules over the first 12 months and then move onto a 120 credit extended research Dissertation module where you will learn how to lead and manage your own research project on a sustainability-related, discipline-relevant topic of your particular interest, and write an extended dissertation on the findings. The programme aims to be a foundation for student wishing to move into further research roles or programmes in environmental science, sustainability, and address the issues and solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Some of the topics you’ll study include:
- Sustainability thinking and adaptation transformation planning
- Research philosophy, approaches, and strategy
- Analysis techniques and research design methods
Depending on your area of research you will be able to focus on one of the following topics through your optional taught module:
- Acute resilience pathways for cities and communities
- Environmental politics and social and economic systems
- Sustainable design of buildings and environmentally responsive materials and resources
- Transformational change to meet the climate emergency
- Risk and vulnerability assessment and adaptive capacity
- Land use and food security
- Restoration ecology, environmental assessments and ecosystem services, including waste and water
- Energy provision and energy flows in buildings
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Why study at CAT?
Nearly 50 years of research and sustainability experience
CAT is a world-leading eco centre and a pioneer in Zero Carbon Britain researching, and teaching practical solutions for sustainability, with 50 years’ experience in low-impact building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable food production, natural resource management and more.
Immersive or distance learning
Students can decide whether they want to study a module on-site or via distance learning.Our taught modules offer an immersive learning experience through lectures, talks, seminars and workshops delivered by our expert in-house staff, with specialist insights from visiting lecturers from industry and academia. Practical sessions during on-site study visits at CAT, allow you to get hands-on with sustainable building materials, ecological assessments and energy efficiency.
Many modules are shared with our other postgraduate courses, providing you with a rich learning experience. Our teaching resources are available through Microsoft Teams for students taking the module by distance learning and on-site, creating a space for students to interact and share ideas and expertise, adding to the immersive learning environment
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Research Sustainability and Adaptation NEW FOR 2023
The course offers a holistic view of sustainability through its taught modules and allows students more time than a traditional Masters course to independently research and use the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society in research through an extended research dissertation. Focus on researching the causes and urgency of climate change, the solutions we have already, and the actions needed.
Key Areas of study
Taught over two years full-time or three years part time, students will study taught modules over the first 12 months and then move onto a 120 credit extended research Dissertation module where you will learn how to lead and manage your own research project on a sustainability-related, discipline-relevant topic of your particular interest, and write an extended dissertation on the findings. The programme aims to be a foundation for student wishing to move into further research roles or programmes in environmental science, sustainability, and address the issues and solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Some of the topics you’ll study include:
- Sustainability thinking and adaptation transformation planning
- Research philosophy, approaches, and strategy
- Analysis techniques and research design methods
Depending on your area of research you will be able to focus on one of the following topics through your optional taught module:
- Acute resilience pathways for cities and communities
- Environmental politics and social and economic systems
- Sustainable design of buildings and environmentally responsive materials and resources
- Transformational change to meet the climate emergency
- Risk and vulnerability assessment and adaptive capacity
- Land use and food security
- Restoration ecology, environmental assessments and ecosystem services, including waste and water
- Energy provision and energy flows in buildings
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Why study at CAT?
Nearly 50 years of research and sustainability experience
CAT is a world-leading eco centre and a pioneer in Zero Carbon Britain researching, and teaching practical solutions for sustainability, with 50 years’ experience in low-impact building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable food production, natural resource management and more.
Immersive or distance learning
Students can decide whether they want to study a module on-site or via distance learning.Our taught modules offer an immersive learning experience through lectures, talks, seminars and workshops delivered by our expert in-house staff, with specialist insights from visiting lecturers from industry and academia. Practical sessions during on-site study visits at CAT, allow you to get hands-on with sustainable building materials, ecological assessments and energy efficiency.
Many modules are shared with our other postgraduate courses, providing you with a rich learning experience. Our teaching resources are available through Microsoft Teams for students taking the module by distance learning and on-site, creating a space for students to interact and share ideas and expertise, adding to the immersive learning environment
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Research Sustainability and Adaptation NEW FOR 2023
The course offers a holistic view of sustainability through its taught modules and allows students more time than a traditional Masters course to independently research and use the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society in research through an extended research dissertation. Focus on researching the causes and urgency of climate change, the solutions we have already, and the actions needed.
Key Areas of study
Taught over two years full-time or three years part time, students will study taught modules over the first 12 months and then move onto a 120 credit extended research Dissertation module where you will learn how to lead and manage your own research project on a sustainability-related, discipline-relevant topic of your particular interest, and write an extended dissertation on the findings. The programme aims to be a foundation for student wishing to move into further research roles or programmes in environmental science, sustainability, and address the issues and solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Some of the topics you’ll study include:
- Sustainability thinking and adaptation transformation planning
- Research philosophy, approaches, and strategy
- Analysis techniques and research design methods
Depending on your area of research you will be able to focus on one of the following topics through your optional taught module:
- Acute resilience pathways for cities and communities
- Environmental politics and social and economic systems
- Sustainable design of buildings and environmentally responsive materials and resources
- Transformational change to meet the climate emergency
- Risk and vulnerability assessment and adaptive capacity
- Land use and food security
- Restoration ecology, environmental assessments and ecosystem services, including waste and water
- Energy provision and energy flows in buildings
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Why study at CAT?
Nearly 50 years of research and sustainability experience
CAT is a world-leading eco centre and a pioneer in Zero Carbon Britain researching, and teaching practical solutions for sustainability, with 50 years’ experience in low-impact building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable food production, natural resource management and more.
Immersive or distance learning
Students can decide whether they want to study a module on-site or via distance learning.Our taught modules offer an immersive learning experience through lectures, talks, seminars and workshops delivered by our expert in-house staff, with specialist insights from visiting lecturers from industry and academia. Practical sessions during on-site study visits at CAT, allow you to get hands-on with sustainable building materials, ecological assessments and energy efficiency.
Many modules are shared with our other postgraduate courses, providing you with a rich learning experience. Our teaching resources are available through Microsoft Teams for students taking the module by distance learning and on-site, creating a space for students to interact and share ideas and expertise, adding to the immersive learning environment
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Research Sustainability and Adaptation NEW FOR 2023
The course offers a holistic view of sustainability through its taught modules and allows students more time than a traditional Masters course to independently research and use the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society in research through an extended research dissertation. Focus on researching the causes and urgency of climate change, the solutions we have already, and the actions needed.
Key Areas of study
Taught over two years full-time or three years part time, students will study taught modules over the first 12 months and then move onto a 120 credit extended research Dissertation module where you will learn how to lead and manage your own research project on a sustainability-related, discipline-relevant topic of your particular interest, and write an extended dissertation on the findings. The programme aims to be a foundation for student wishing to move into further research roles or programmes in environmental science, sustainability, and address the issues and solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Some of the topics you’ll study include:
- Sustainability thinking and adaptation transformation planning
- Research philosophy, approaches, and strategy
- Analysis techniques and research design methods
Depending on your area of research you will be able to focus on one of the following topics through your optional taught module:
- Acute resilience pathways for cities and communities
- Environmental politics and social and economic systems
- Sustainable design of buildings and environmentally responsive materials and resources
- Transformational change to meet the climate emergency
- Risk and vulnerability assessment and adaptive capacity
- Land use and food security
- Restoration ecology, environmental assessments and ecosystem services, including waste and water
- Energy provision and energy flows in buildings
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Why study at CAT?
Nearly 50 years of research and sustainability experience
CAT is a world-leading eco centre and a pioneer in Zero Carbon Britain researching, and teaching practical solutions for sustainability, with 50 years’ experience in low-impact building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable food production, natural resource management and more.
Immersive or distance learning
Students can decide whether they want to study a module on-site or via distance learning.Our taught modules offer an immersive learning experience through lectures, talks, seminars and workshops delivered by our expert in-house staff, with specialist insights from visiting lecturers from industry and academia. Practical sessions during on-site study visits at CAT, allow you to get hands-on with sustainable building materials, ecological assessments and energy efficiency.
Many modules are shared with our other postgraduate courses, providing you with a rich learning experience. Our teaching resources are available through Microsoft Teams for students taking the module by distance learning and on-site, creating a space for students to interact and share ideas and expertise, adding to the immersive learning environment
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Research Sustainability and Adaptation NEW FOR 2023
The course offers a holistic view of sustainability through its taught modules and allows students more time than a traditional Masters course to independently research and use the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society in research through an extended research dissertation. Focus on researching the causes and urgency of climate change, the solutions we have already, and the actions needed.
Key Areas of study
Taught over two years full-time or three years part time, students will study taught modules over the first 12 months and then move onto a 120 credit extended research Dissertation module where you will learn how to lead and manage your own research project on a sustainability-related, discipline-relevant topic of your particular interest, and write an extended dissertation on the findings. The programme aims to be a foundation for student wishing to move into further research roles or programmes in environmental science, sustainability, and address the issues and solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Some of the topics you’ll study include:
- Sustainability thinking and adaptation transformation planning
- Research philosophy, approaches, and strategy
- Analysis techniques and research design methods
Depending on your area of research you will be able to focus on one of the following topics through your optional taught module:
- Acute resilience pathways for cities and communities
- Environmental politics and social and economic systems
- Sustainable design of buildings and environmentally responsive materials and resources
- Transformational change to meet the climate emergency
- Risk and vulnerability assessment and adaptive capacity
- Land use and food security
- Restoration ecology, environmental assessments and ecosystem services, including waste and water
- Energy provision and energy flows in buildings
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Why study at CAT?
Nearly 50 years of research and sustainability experience
CAT is a world-leading eco centre and a pioneer in Zero Carbon Britain researching, and teaching practical solutions for sustainability, with 50 years’ experience in low-impact building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable food production, natural resource management and more.
Immersive or distance learning
Students can decide whether they want to study a module on-site or via distance learning.Our taught modules offer an immersive learning experience through lectures, talks, seminars and workshops delivered by our expert in-house staff, with specialist insights from visiting lecturers from industry and academia. Practical sessions during on-site study visits at CAT, allow you to get hands-on with sustainable building materials, ecological assessments and energy efficiency.
Many modules are shared with our other postgraduate courses, providing you with a rich learning experience. Our teaching resources are available through Microsoft Teams for students taking the module by distance learning and on-site, creating a space for students to interact and share ideas and expertise, adding to the immersive learning environment
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
Masters in Sustainability and Adaptation
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to climate change. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, this is the first MSc course to properly integrate and the social, political, economic and practical aspects of living with environmental change.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range that covers politics and economics, urbanisation, communities, biodiversity and ecosystem services, energy in buildings, sustainable materials, environmental assessment and renewable energy.
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or in a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Energy Provision
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Food Production and Consumption
Communicating Transformational Social Change
Restoration Ecology
International Zero CO2 Energy
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 50 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Sustainability and Adaptation
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to climate change. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, this is the first MSc course to properly integrate and the social, political, economic and practical aspects of living with environmental change.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range that covers politics and economics, urbanisation, communities, biodiversity and ecosystem services, energy in buildings, sustainable materials, environmental assessment and renewable energy.
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or in a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Energy Provision
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Food Production and Consumption
Communicating Transformational Social Change
Restoration Ecology
International Zero CO2 Energy
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 50 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Sustainability and Adaptation
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to climate change. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, this is the first MSc course to properly integrate and the social, political, economic and practical aspects of living with environmental change.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range that covers politics and economics, urbanisation, communities, biodiversity and ecosystem services, energy in buildings, sustainable materials, environmental assessment and renewable energy.
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or in a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Energy Provision
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Food Production and Consumption
Communicating Transformational Social Change
Restoration Ecology
International Zero CO2 Energy
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 50 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Sustainability and Adaptation
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to climate change. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, this is the first MSc course to properly integrate and the social, political, economic and practical aspects of living with environmental change.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range that covers politics and economics, urbanisation, communities, biodiversity and ecosystem services, energy in buildings, sustainable materials, environmental assessment and renewable energy.
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or in a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Energy Provision
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Food Production and Consumption
Communicating Transformational Social Change
Restoration Ecology
International Zero CO2 Energy
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 50 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Sustainability and Adaptation
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to climate change. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, this is the first MSc course to properly integrate and the social, political, economic and practical aspects of living with environmental change.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range that covers politics and economics, urbanisation, communities, biodiversity and ecosystem services, energy in buildings, sustainable materials, environmental assessment and renewable energy.
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or in a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Energy Provision
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Food Production and Consumption
Communicating Transformational Social Change
Restoration Ecology
International Zero CO2 Energy
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 40 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Sustainability and Adaptation
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to climate change. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, this is the first MSc course to properly integrate and the social, political, economic and practical aspects of living with environmental change.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range that covers politics and economics, urbanisation, communities, biodiversity and ecosystem services, energy in buildings, sustainable materials, environmental assessment and renewable energy.
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or in a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Energy Provision
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Food Production and Consumption
Communicating Transformational Social Change
Restoration Ecology
International Zero CO2 Energy
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 40 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Sustainability and Adaptation
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to climate change. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, this is the first MSc course to properly integrate and the social, political, economic and practical aspects of living with environmental change.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range that covers politics and economics, urbanisation, communities, biodiversity and ecosystem services, energy in buildings, sustainable materials, environmental assessment and renewable energy.
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or in a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Energy Provision
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Food Production and Consumption
Communicating Transformational Social Change
Restoration Ecology
International Zero CO2 Energy
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 40 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Masters in Sustainability and Adaptation
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to climate change. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, this is the first MSc course to properly integrate and the social, political, economic and practical aspects of living with environmental change.
This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on practical work. We give our MSc students the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a career in the environmental sector and make an impact. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers; people who have made exceptional contributions to environmental thinking and action.
The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. Students can then choose modules from a wide range that covers politics and economics, urbanisation, communities, biodiversity and ecosystem services, energy in buildings, sustainable materials, environmental assessment and renewable energy.
How is the course taught?
Our MSc programme is taught either by distance learning or through residential blocks in one of the most imaginative environmental buildings in the UK, or in a mixture of the two.
What qualification will you receive?
Successful completion of the programme MSc Sustainability and Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc) by UEL. The programme is also available to study as a Postgraduate Certificate and as a Postgraduate Diploma. This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by UEL.
Modules include:
Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
Introduction to Politics and Economics of the Environment
Energy Flows in Buildings
Cities and Communities
Energy Provision
Ecosystems and Ecosystems Services
Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
Food Production and Consumption
Communicating Transformational Social Change
Restoration Ecology
International Zero CO2 Energy
Applied Research Design
MSc Dissertation
Why study at CAT?
Studying at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a truly unique experience. For the past 40 years CAT has been at the forefront of the environmental movement, pioneering low-carbon living and renewable technology. At the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), students benefit from our extensive practical and academic knowledge, graduating with the skills needed to become leading players in the sustainability sector. Find out more about our facilities here.
Hands-on, flexible and immersive learning
At CAT, hands-on practical learning takes place side by side with academic study, group work and lectures During residential on-site block learning weeks taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an immersive learning environment. Nestled in a disused slate quarry on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, CAT is a living laboratory for practical, sustainable solutions. It contains some of the most innovative and renowned environmentally conscious buildings in the country, as well as one of the most diverse range of installed renewable technologies, on site water and sewage treatment, sustainably managed woodland and acres of organic gardens. It is a flexible degree with a choice of modules, each 8 weeks long, taken over one year or two – meaning the degree can be part time.
Is this the course for you?
Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day or contact us.
| gsmo@cat.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 01654 705953 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard. |
| Location | Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Machynlleth SY20 9AZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9350 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 12000 GBP for Whole course |
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