4.0 Read 59 reviews
Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Waste Management in a Circular Economy course offered by Cranfield University you will be able to:
- Appraise the role of waste treatment technologies under the circular management agenda - drivers, selection, pre-requisites requirements, waste types treated,
- Apply the concepts and principles of the biological processes for treating organic waste to the waste degradation context and evaluate and calculate energy potential,
- Explain why landfill gas (LFG) is treated and how to control, collect and treat the gas. Appraise the parameters contributing to LFG production and composition, the risks and production controls and calculate their potential impact,
- Critically assess specific waste/feedstock treatment processes involved into a circular economy (e.g. MBT, AD, biorefinery),
- Apply concept and principle of waste management into a circular economy.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Integrated waste management: appraisal of national and international legislation and policy,
- Circular economy in the waste context,
- Waste properties and characterisation. Mechanical biological treatment, pre-treatment, biodegradable wastes, coupled technologies, technology performance and managing environmental impacts,
- Landfill: biochemistry, leachate and gas production,
- Biowaste technologies: composting, AD and other biorefinery processes,
- Thermal treatment: incineration, gasification, pyrolysis, combined heat and power, waste to energy, solid recovered fuel.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
We did our best, but couldn't find the next application deadline and start date information online.
More details
Enquire for dates
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Environmental Management View 31 other Short Courses in Environmental Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Cranfield University and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- No requirements needed.
Tuition Fee
To always see correct tuition fees
-
International
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
700 - 1300 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Improve page content