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Overview
Explore concepts of sustainable water management from both theoretical and practical viewpoints, including best practice case studies of how the needs of the water user can be met without compromising the benefits that a healthy water environment provides to our society.
Use the latest projections for the UK to obtain an in-depth assessment of how climate change could impact the availability of water and investigate our options for adapting to these possibilities. This Water Resources in a Changing Climate course at Perth College UHI course is offered at Perth College UHI.
Special features
- Explore scientific and regulatory perspectives of sustainable water management
- Study flexibly and completely online, based around a weekly presentation posted on our virtual learning environment, along with accompanying learning resources such as papers and web links
- Benefit from a themed weekly discussion board between students, accompanied by a number of optional online tutorials which will consider topical water-related issues
- Use web resources, including videos and interactive web sites, for extracting and analysing environmental data
Programme Structure
The module learning outcomes for this CPD are:- Understand the basic components and processes of the water cycle and the different methods used to monitor and analyse these in terms of both water resource quantity and quality
- Understand what is meant by water resources and gain detailed knowledge on the range of water resource issues common within the rural and mountain environments such as pollution, floods and droughts
- Understand the projected impacts of climate change on water resources and demonstrate a critical awareness of how moving to Net Zero is expected to influence our use of water
- Using relevant case studies, critically assess the potential of tools used in water management and climate change adaptation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Perth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Natural Resource Management Environmental Sciences View 3 other Short Courses in Natural Resource Management in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
- Other qualifications will be considered for those with a minimum of three years relevant professional experience
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1273 GBP / full≈ 1273 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents890 GBP / full≈ 890 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Scottish students: £647
Funding
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