PgCert/PgDip/MSc Managing Sustainable Mountain Development
3-6 years
About this course
This is a part-time, on-line, interdisciplinary course created for those with an interest in mountain environments, their people and their future. It recognises the growing international attention being given to mountain regions, and is taught by experts from across the UHI network. It aims to meet the needs of mountain communities by bringing together professional skills with economic, social and environmental knowledge, to offer a qualification for practitioners and agency officials working in mountain areas. Individual modules can be taken for Continuing Professional Development.
You study
The course contains 4 core modules: environmental and social issues in mountain areas; sustainable development; policy frameworks and analysis; developing communities.
You can then choose from a number of optional modules including: biodiversity management; developing potential through placement; developing a research capability; strategic environmental assessment; geographical information systems; local economic development; information society and rural development; sustainable tourism and interpretation; water management and field studies. You should allow around 8-10 hours per week per module.
Getting started
We normally ask for an Honours degree, postgraduate diploma or a professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to an Honours degree.
Other qualifications may be considered if accompanied by relevant professional experience. You must also have good computing skills (word processing and Internet) and internet access, preferably on broadband.
Getting more
Progression at Perth College
Successful completion of the 4 core modules leads to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate. Successful completion of a further 4 optional modules leads to the Postgraduate Diploma. The MSc requires successful completion of a 15,000 word dissertation in addition to the 8 modules.