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