Energy, Climate and Carbon (SCQF Level 11) CPD Award

Course code F85EC

What is special about this course?

Are you fascinated by the concept of Earth’s energy budget? Do you want to understand how it dictates the resources available for human use and the sustainability of our future energy systems?

Explore the intimate links between energy, climate, and carbon on our planet in this SCQF level 11 CPD award. Survey these three primary resources as you learn about energy use and land management choices, particularly in the context of climate change and the increasing demands being placed on Earth's resources, and develop your understanding of how liveable conditions depend on these connections.

Join this specialist course and gain an extensive knowledge on the mechanisms behind climate change and greenhouse effects, the role played by the carbon exchange, and the climatic impact of our energy systems and demand.

Special features

  • Fully online
  • Research active tutors

Entry requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
  • Other qualifications will be considered for those with a minimum of three years relevant professional experience

CPD Award

You will study the following core modules:

  • Energy, climate and carbon

How will I study my course?

  • Part-time
  • You will study fully online, with no scheduled sessions or tutorials
  • Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
  • You will have the option to take part in an online induction in August

How long will my course last?

  • Part-time: 12 weeks @ 16 hours per week

Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online study and your own time spent on individual study and research.

Where can I study my course?

  • North, West and Hebrides
  • This fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You will be enrolled and supported by staff at UHI North, West and Hebrides

Start date

  • September

Fees

For information on costs of this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.

Funding

UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.

Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:

  • Environmental regulation agencies
  • Relevant consultancies on energy and environment
  • Renewable energy industry

Can I progress into further study?

You may wish to progress from this CPD Award to the following courses:

Is there more information available online?

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Apply for Energy, Climate and Carbon (SCQF Level 11) CPD Award

I want to start in Aug/Sep 2024

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We operate a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.