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University of Leeds

Location:
Leeds
Website:
www.leeds.ac.uk/civil/civil.htm, www.env.leeds.ac.uk

University of Leeds

Leeds is one of the largest and most successful universities in the country, with a long-established international reputation for the high standard of its teaching and research.

The School of the Environment

The School of the Environment offers a wide range of opportunities for
postgraduate study: taught courses and research degrees.
The programmes are supported by the School's 2 RAE grade 5 research Institutes.http://www.env.leeds.ac.uk/

School of Civil Engineering

The School of Civil Engineering has grown to be one of the largest in the UK, with a total of more than 500 undergraduates and 150 postgraduate students.

Study Options

1 Year Full Time or 2-5 Years Part Time

Course Details

Masters in Sustainable Waste Management
This is a new masters training programme supported by EPSRC. It covers the full waste hierarchy from reduction through to final disposal and clean up of contaminated sites. The Engineering and Management issues are addressed within a strong policy framework to ensure students understand the current drivers for change and decision making.

The course covers the following modules:

  • Compulsory Waste Policy and Evaluation
  • Environmental Law
  • Project Management
  • Profession and Industry
  • Dissertation

Optional

  • Thermal Conversion of Waste
  • Waste Minimisation and Recycling
  • Biological Treatment and Product Utilisation
  • Wastewater Engineering
  • Hazardous Wastes and Contaminated Land
  • Landfill Processes and Design Contact

Postgraduate Admissions Secretary

Tel: +44(0) 113 343 2308
Email: pgcivil@leeds.ac.uk
Website: www.leeds.ac.uk/civil/civil.htm
www.env.leeds.ac.uk