Postgraduate Programme Specification
PgDip Climate Change
Academic Year 2023/24
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| Programme Title | PgDip Climate Change | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Diploma | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | GEO-PD-CC | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
101070 - Climate change - 100 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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Interview Required |
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| Mode of Study | Part Time or Full Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Part Time - 18 Months Full Time - 9 Months |
Total Credits for Programme | 120 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Natural and Built Environment |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Geography (2014) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
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Programme Specific Regulations N/A |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
To offer students a specialised knowledge and understanding of climate change from multiple perspectives, ranging from climate science and mitigation to the connections between climate change and human culture. To develop critical and practical analytical skills across various aspects of climate change, including climate modelling and a range of other quantitative and qualitative methods. To develop transferable skills including literacy, numeracy, computing, teamwork and leadership. To develop independent research skills in chosen specialised aspects of climate change during summer research projects. To enhance employability through careers training and networking with employers in the environmental and sustainability sector, helping prepare students for a wide variety of careers and pathways for further study.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the field of climate change |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
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Evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, propose new hypotheses |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Computer Practicals, Fieldtrips, Lab Practicals, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
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Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Computer Practicals, Fieldtrips, Lab Practicals, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
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Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks relating to climate change |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Computer Practicals, Fieldtrips, Lab Practicals, Lectures, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
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Continue to advance knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Computer Practicals, Fieldtrips, Lab Practicals, Lectures, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the latest research in the field of climate change |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Computer Practicals, Fieldtrips, Lab Practicals, Lectures, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
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Comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to climate change research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Computer Practicals, Fieldtrips, Lab Practicals, Lectures, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
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Originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the field of climate change |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Computer Practicals, Fieldtrips, Lab Practicals, Lectures, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Conduct fieldwork and laboratory investigations relating to climate change in an ethical, safe and competent manner |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Fieldtrips, Lab Practicals Methods of Assessment Report, Research Project |
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Gather, prepare, process, interpret and evaluate data relating to climate change using appropriate numerical, statistical and qualitative techniques |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Computer Practicals, Fieldtrips, Lab Practicals Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences using a range of formats and media |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Fieldtrips, Computer Practicals, Lab Practicals, Lectures, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
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Develop the skills for autonomous learning |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Fieldtrips, Computer Practicals, Lab Practicals, Lectures, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
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Develop leadership qualities |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Fieldtrips, Lab Practicals, Seminars Methods of Assessment Presentation, Research Project |
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Work effectively as a team member |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Fieldtrips, Lab Practicals, Seminars Methods of Assessment Presentation |
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Develop decision-making skills in complex and unpredictable situations |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Fieldtrips, Computer Practicals, Lab Practicals, Lectures, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
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Recognise the importance of planning for personal, career and professional development, including identifying and working towards targets |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Fieldtrips, Computer Practicals, Lab Practicals, Lectures, Seminars Methods of Assessment All Coursework, Research Project |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Living with Climate Change | GGY7005 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| The Science of Climate Change | GGY7004 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Careers in Climate Change | GGY7006 | 7 | 0 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Culture and Climate Change | GGY7007 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Mitigating Climate Change | GGY7008 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Applied Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Technologies | CHE7301 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Planning for Sustainable Communities | EVP7043 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| The Politics and Political Economy of Energy and Low Carbon Energy Transitions | PAI7036 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Environmental Interaction of Assessment of Marine Renewables | CIV7012 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 0% | 10% |
| Assessment of Environmental Impacts | CIV7059 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 0% | 10% |
| Urban Futures | EVP7040 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Introduction to Renewable Energies | CIV7038 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
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