Postgraduate Programme Specification
MSc Environmental Engineering
Academic Year 2022/23
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Programme Title | MSc Environmental Engineering | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Science | |||||||||||
Programme Code | CIV-MSC-EE | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100180 - Environmental engineering - 100 |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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Interview Required |
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Mode of Study | Part Time or Full Time | |||||||||||||
Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Part Time - 2 Academic Years Full Time - 1 Academic Year |
Total Credits for Programme | 180 | |||||||||
Exit Awards available | No |
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Natural and Built Environment |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Engineering (2015) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 18-05-18 |
Regulation Information
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations N/A |
Programme Specific Regulations Students must pass all taught modules of the programme and the dissertation to be eligible for the award of a Master's degree or the Postgraduate Diploma, respectively.. |
Students with protected characteristics The programme includes a variety of site/field visits as part of individual taught modules. In planning and completing these visits, the programme endeavours to make relevant provision for students with protected characteristics to participate in the respective activity. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
To develop the intellectual, practical, and professional skills of the learner in the critical acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of environmental engineering principles and issues in preparation for:- (i) a career in the environmental, consultancy, regulatory, management, and engineering industry, (ii) a position of leadership early in that career, (iii) further study, (iv) life-long learning and an appreciation of the value of Environmental Engineering to a sustainable society.
To develop critical and analytical problem solving skills across a broad range of subjects and transferable skills that relate to literacy, numeracy, computing, team-work, group work, and personal presentations and interactions to prepare graduates for more general employment.
To introduce key concepts of sustainability, sustainable development, and risk-based approaches to the Environment and Engineering.
The MSc Thesis Project work provides opportunity for students to independently formulate ideas and concepts and to communicate them in a clear and supported manner.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Students’ intellectual skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of intellectual skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ intellectual skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Methods of Assessment Assessment is made using unseen written examinations (if required), coursework, individual and group presentation exercises and the extended individual project. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Make effective use of both oral and written skills and be able to communicate effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ transferable skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of transferable skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ transferable skills are developed through presentation exercises, student and tutor-lead discussions, preparation for oral and written presentations, group-working exercises, and the extended individual project |
Competent in using Information Technology and computer skills eg (WP, www, spreadsheets, specialist packages, modelling software). |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ transferable skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of transferable skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ transferable skills are developed through presentation exercises, student and tutor-lead discussions, preparation for oral and written presentations, group-working exercises, and the extended individual project. |
Capacity to learn |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ transferable skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of transferable skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ transferable skills are developed through presentation exercises, student and tutor-lead discussions, preparation for oral and written presentations, group-working exercises, and the extended individual project. |
Ability to apply transferable skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ transferable skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of transferable skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ transferable skills are developed through presentation exercises, student and tutor-lead discussions, preparation for oral and written presentations, group-working exercises, and the extended individual project. |
Able to work in a team and understand professional responsibilities. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ transferable skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of transferable skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ transferable skills are developed through presentation exercises, student and tutor-lead discussions, preparation for oral and written presentations, group-working exercises, and the extended individual project. |
Able to exercise independent judgement, autonomy, and personal responsibility in addressing potentially complex situations in professional or equivalent environments (i.e. through their independent Dissertation/Thesis Project for MSc). |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ transferable skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of transferable skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ transferable skills are developed through presentation exercises, student and tutor-lead discussions, preparation for oral and written presentations, group-working exercises, and the extended individual project. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Designed for graduates in specialist areas of engineering, science and agriculture, who wish to broaden and focus their knowledge in the areas of hydrogeology, contaminated land and remediation, landfills and regulatory controls |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ knowledge & understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of knowledge & understanding specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ acquisition of core knowledge and understanding is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and group work. |
Systematic understanding of Environmental Engineering terms, principles, and critical awareness of current problems and issues |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ knowledge & understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of knowledge & understanding specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ acquisition of core knowledge and understanding is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and group work. |
Computer applications in environmental analysis, modelling and interpretation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ knowledge & understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of knowledge & understanding specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ acquisition of core knowledge and understanding is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and group work. |
Relevant mathematics, environmental science, and engineering technologies |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ knowledge & understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of knowledge & understanding specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ acquisition of core knowledge and understanding is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and group work. |
The role of the engineer in society as regards sustainable development and sustainability issues for Environmental Engineering. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ knowledge & understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of knowledge & understanding specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ acquisition of core knowledge and understanding is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and group work. |
The role of the engineer in protecting the environment from man’s activities, protecting man from the adverse effects of the environment, and remediating/enhancing the environment for man’s well-being. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ knowledge & understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of knowledge & understanding specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Students’ acquisition of core knowledge and understanding is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and group work. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply industry-standard software (e.g. MODFLOW, ArcGIS) to a range of environmental impact problems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ subject specific skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of subject specific skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Student’s practical skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, group exercises and individual project work. |
Prepare descriptive and interpretative technical reports. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ subject specific skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of subject specific skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Student’s practical skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, group exercises and individual project work. |
Use equipment and instruments competently and safely. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ subject specific skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of subject specific skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Student’s practical skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, group exercises and individual project work. |
Select appropriate risk-based prevention strategies and remediation options. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ subject specific skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of subject specific skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Student’s practical skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, group exercises and individual project work. |
Plan appropriate site investigation and characterisation. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ subject specific skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of subject specific skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Student’s practical skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, group exercises and individual project work. |
Understand the role of other professionals. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ subject specific skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, problem-solving scenarios and student presentations. Further opportunity for the development of subject specific skills specifically for the MSc programme is offered by the individual and independent research project work. Methods of Assessment Student’s practical skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, group exercises and individual project work. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Land & Water Quality | CIV7040 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Assessment of Environmental Impacts | CIV7059 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 90% | 0% | 10% |
Eng Hydrology and Hydrogeology | CIV7048 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 90% | 0% | 10% |
Advances in Environmental Engineering | CIV7079 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 80% | 20% | 0% |
Project Planning for Sustainability | ARC7074 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Environmental Interaction of Assessment of Marine Renewables | CIV7012 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 0% | 10% |
Introduction to Renewable Energies | CIV7038 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Computer Modelling of Contaminant Transport | CIV7019 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 90% | 0% | 10% |
Project-Environmental Engineering | CIV7090 | 7 | 60 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
GIS and Spatial Analysis | EVP7032 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Skills for Sustainable Development | LFE8044 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% |
Water and Wastewater Treatment | CIV7021 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 0% | 10% |
Notes
Students who retake a taught module (≤20 CATS) may be permitted to commence their work on the dissertation ‘at risk’.