ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN TECHNOLOGY - MSC at Keele University

The MSc in Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology is designed to provide an interdisciplinary understanding of environmental challenges whilst giving you the opportunity to specialise in several sustainability themes related to geosciences, energy generation, ecology, green information technology, environmental policy and politics, and project management.

As a student on the course you’ll gain

• An understanding of knowledge in the areas of science, technology, policy and green political theory relevant to environmental sustainability
• Experience in analytical and computer techniques to equip you with the skills to contribute to the solving of environmental challenges
• A conceptual understanding to critically evaluate current research and advance scholarship in environmental sustainability
• A comprehensive understanding of experimental design, planning and scientific techniques within your research project
• Problem-solving and team-working skills relevant to the implementation of sustainable technologies and policies.

Your Research Project

Your research project is the time for you to focus on your own interests and to develop and expand your knowledge in areas that will help with your future career. You could have the opportunity to collaborate with an external organisation and work with them on a real life issue, giving you valuable experience and something really interesting to talk about at interview! Recently, the students organized their own incredibly successful Masters Research Conference to showcase their work and to network with potential employers, attended by project supervisors, external collaborators and other businesses. Students have written theses on diverse topics from nuclear energy development to community education.