About this course
This masters course comprises 8 modules and a dissertation and is a part-time, on-line, interdisciplinary course created for those with an interest in mountain environments, their people and their future. The course 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
Tou can recieve a postgraduate diploma by completing 8 modules or a postgraduate certificate by completing 4 core modules: environmental and social issues in mountain areas; sustainable development; policy frameworks and analysis and developing communities.
You can then choose from a number of optional modules including: sustainable deer management; biodiversity management; developing potential through placement; research methods and techniques; strategic environmental assessment; geographical information systems; local economic development; information society and rural development; sustainable tourism and interpretation and water management. You can view module descriptors at www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/mountainstudies
You should allow around eight to ten hours study time 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 access to a computer with broadband.
Getting more
Progression at Perth College UHI
Successful completion of the four core modules leads to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate. Successful completion of a further four optional modules leads to the Postgraduate Diploma. The MSc requires successful completion of a 15,000 word dissertation in addition to the eight modules.
Careers and Training
Graduates can expect to find employment in local and national government agencies or environment and conservation organisations or as National Park Officers or environmental and rural development consultants.