Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Spanish and Economics

at University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

MSc Environmental Engineering is closely aligned with industry’s demands, this course meets the needs of:

• urban regeneration
• land contamination management
• environmental protection
• infrastructure investment portfolios in Scotland and worldwide

A distinctive feature of this course is its topical nature. Glasgow has been undergoing extensive urban regeneration, including building on land that's been contaminated in the past. You’ll have challenging 'real world' issues to study close to the University. From this experience, you'll become able to translate the principles of environmental engineering that you have learned into national and international context.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)

on behalf of the Engineering Council as: meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.*

See Joint Board of Moderators website for further information.

*It should be noted that candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited IEng degree or a non-accredited bachelor degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.

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• Provides the knowledge and skills to equip you for a career in either environmental engineering or environmental science
• Develop interdisciplinary perception of environmental problems and the ability to work towards finding solutions
• Study challenging real-world issues
• Carry out an industrial project

With almost 20 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity worldwide, and projected to increase fifteen-fold by 2040, the offshore wind energy market is booming, and it urgently needs qualified people to further succeed in being the leading sustainable energy source.

We offer a uniquely well-rounded, offshore wind-focused MSc, taught by staff having internationally leading expertise and track record in both wind turbines offshore engineering and electric and electronic engineering, unparalleled in the world.

This course is designed for ambitious graduates with a background in engineering, maths or physics who want to gain in-depth and industrially relevant knowledge in offshore wind energy.

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• UK University of the Year 2019 (Times Higher Education Awards)
• Scottish University of the Year 2020 (The Sunday Times Good University Guide)
• Access to excellent teaching facilities that include a fully operational ship model experiment tank, racing yacht and industry software packages

This is a conversion course, designed for candidates from a broad background of disciplines. Students will gain skills in:

• Problem solving
• Big data
• The use of statistical software for data analysis and reporting

Program skillset
On the Applied Statistcs MSc program you'll have the opportunity to acquire:

• An in-depth knowledge of modern statistical methods used to analyse and visualise real-life data sets, and the experience of how to apply these methods in a professional setting
• Skills in using statistical software packages used in government, industry and commerce
• The ability to interpret the output from statistical tests and data analyses, and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences including health professionals, scientists, government officials, managers and stakeholders who may have an interest in the problem
• Problem solving and high numeracy skills widely sought after in the commercial sector
• Practical experience of statistical consultancy and how to interact with professionals who require statistical analyses of their data

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• Conversion course for those with a background in a broad range of disciplines
• Gain skills in problem-solving, big data and use of statistical software packages
• Learn to interpret and report the result from data analyses

This course has been designed, and will be delivered by, a dynamic team of international scholars with globally-recognised expertise in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Social Policy in an inclusive learning environment to provide you with a critical understanding of contemporary theories, issues and debates in criminology, criminal justice and social and penal policy.

This course will provide you with a cutting-edge understanding of the individual, relational, cultural and structural factors that intersect with, and underpin, offending and related social issues, locally and globally, drawing on critical arguments, theories and debates at the forefront of criminology and criminal justice, social and penal policy and practice.

It will equip you with an understanding of social science research methods and skills which will enhance your research skills and enable you to undertake an independent research project on a topic of your choice.

As a key partner in the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research, you'll benefit from the opportunities afforded to our thriving cross-institutional post-graduate community, including but not limited to additional training, participation in and access to knowledge exchange and public engagement opportunities, alongside the development of national and international academic, policy and professional networks.

The course runs parallel to the MArch/Pg Diploma in Advanced Architectural Design. It shares the same curriculum so you’ll join students on this course in an exciting and challenging environment.

You’ll develop skills in advanced design, analysis and architectural critique designing complex buildings in a variety of contexts and addressing social, cultural and environmental issues.

This course demands a high level of design ability and self-motivation.

Studying accounting at Strathclyde, you'll learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information that enables investors, lenders, management, employees, government and others to make effective decisions.

You'll also learn how to read and interpret accounting information in the annual reports of businesses and the financial information within the public sector and become familiar with the principles and practice of presenting information to those who manage all types of organisations.

Accounting at Strathclyde is fully accredited for entry to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland in the majority of study combinations, as well as offering possible exemptions to other professional bodies, eg ACCA and CIMA.

Business Enterprise is about the creation of wealth, creativity and resourcefulness and exploiting change. This course is designed for students who want to start a new enterprise, those who want to take over the management of an existing business and those who are aiming for leadership positions.

Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the specific sectors within which business and organisations operate.

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• Learn about the creation of wealth, creativity and resourcefulness and exploiting change
• Develop the skills and expertise required to set up your own business and the entrepreneurship required by organisations
• 2nd in the UK for Accounting & Finance in the Complete University Guide Subject Tables 2021
• Gain valuable industry experience in Years 3 and 4, working with placement companies
• Learn from the experiences of our guest lecturers who include industrial contacts and alumni

What do 3D TV, digital cameras, smartphones, the iPad and sports instant replay have in common? They're all examples of technology which have been developed combining skills from both Computer Science and Electronic Engineering.

These subjects have become increasingly intertwined in recent years, so there's a need for engineers with the ability to create and embed intelligence into the products and systems of the future.

Engineers with operational and technical expertise in both electronics and software engineering are needed to design the next generation of computer apps, interactive vehicle robotic agents that monitor driver information and respond accordingly, or digital cinema technology. This degree is designed to produce these skilled professional engineers.

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• Learn how to design electronic systems and use software engineering to develop the next generation of digital technology
• Access to IET Power Academy & Scholarship programme with paid work placements
• Gain international experience through studying abroad
• Triple professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Engineering Council and British Computer Society means you can choose to become a Chartered Engineer, IT Specialist or both

This is a very topical area of study, with health concerns related to physical inactivity a growing cause for concern. With a broad range of physical activity and sport topics from which to study, we equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in this field.

This course is delivered by staff from our Physical Activity for Health group, which has an international reputation for research, teaching and knowledge exchange in physical activity, nutrition and childhood obesity.

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• Develop the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on health and physical activity in a wide range of settings
• Opportunities to get involved in cutting-edge, internationally-recognised research with access to human performance and body composition labs on campus
• Learn from top sporting coaches about their methods

Mechanical engineers are recognised for their knowledge and skills in conceiving, designing, implementing and operating devices, machines, engines and energy systems.

Graduates from the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering - which is consistently rated in the top 10 such departments in the UK - are part of a new breed of engineer who can take on challenges ranging from traditional industries to areas such as new materials, sustainable development and aerospace.

In Year 3, you'll spend a full academic session at a partner university abroad. The study abroad programme is highly relevant to the increasingly global context of engineering and is valued by prospective employers.

Our department has more than 20 years’ experience of student-exchange programmes.

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• Ranked in the UK top 10 for Mechanical Engineering (Complete University Guide 2021)
• Opportunity to participate in Formula Student, the national competition to build a racing car
• Access to industry scholarships
• Option to study abroad
• The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering is targeted annually for graduate recruitment by more than 60 companies, enhancing your career prospects

Computer science supports the build, development and use of computer systems and systems development is of great importance in many areas of modern life. There's a growing need across the world for skilled, advanced computer science professionals.

Our MSc in Advanced Computer Science has a small number of compulsory modules, supplemented by a wide variety of optional modules. You can choose from this range of optional modules to tailor your own programme of advanced study to meet your academic interests and career aspirations, whether your interests relate to software engineering, or to data science.