Science, technology and education
The Developing Solutions Scholarship Fund will reach out to students who have the potential to make a real difference to the development and prosperity of their home countries.
10 awards of 100% tuition fee scholarships are available for students from the developing and third world countries registering for taught Masters programmes at Malaysia Campus in areas related to science, technology and education, including the following courses:
MSc Chemical Engineering
- The MSc in Chemical Engineering is a 12-month course consisting of 3
semesters of lectures, project work, continuous assessment and
examinations, followed by an individual research project, leading to the
submission of an MSc dissertation. The course has been designed to
assist holders of relevant degrees in science and engineering to
upgrade their academic qualifications and enhance their
professional standing. The syllabus covers, amongst other topics,
Process Synthesis and Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Advanced
Process Control.
Course structure
The programme is operated on a modular basis and consists of two
semesters during which you will follow a series of taught modules (60
credits per semester) followed by a research project (60 credits)
undertaken during the summer period. You will be taught using the latest
advances in teaching methods and electronic resources. You will carry
out an individual research project from June to September.
Modules are worth 10 credits
unless shown otherwise. You must choose modules worth a total of 70
credits from those listed in autumn and spring semesters. To meet
IChemE’s ‘further learning’ requirement the choice must include at
least 40 credits of specified modules (marked with # in module
list, right). You must complete the ‘full-year’ and project
modules listed separately, leading to a total of 180 credits for
the course.
If you have taken any of the modules as part of a BEng/MEng degree
course at The University of Nottingham, you are not allowed to take
modules for a second time.
Career opportunities
Students completing this programme have found jobs in a range of
industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, food, environmental
protection, nanotechnology, consultancy and management. The programme
also aims to provide a strong foundation for further study to PhD level
and pursuit of a career in research.
MSc Civil Engineering
Our MSc in Civil Engineering provides a
comprehensive programme of study across a range of subject areas. You
may prefer to opt for a more specialised approach by choosing specific
modules in the area of your interest in the first two semesters.
Furthermore, you could focus your research project in the same area.
You may choose from the following subject areas.
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Geotechnical Engineering
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Structural Engineering
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Management
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Pavement Engineering
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Transportation
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Water Resources
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Environment
Course structure
The course consists of 120 credits of core
and optional taught modules along with a 60-credit major individual
research based project. Please be aware that modules are subject to
change. In addition to the core modules, you will be able to choose from
a number of optional modules to create a more generalised path of study
for the award of MSc in Civil
Engineering or to augment your degree is a
specific area of interest. Following the successful completion of the
taught modules, the major individual project is undertaken over
the summer term.
Mechanical engineers apply their scientific knowledge to solve
challenging problems and design machines that help us to improve
people’s lives. As a Mechanical Engineer, you may work in design,
development, research, consultancy, manufacture or marketing, combining
technical and managerial experience. This MSc course offers you the
opportunity to study advanced topics in Mechanical Engineering,
covering engineering science, design and technology. From a broad base,
it builds on our key research and academic strengths and concludes with
an individual project.
You will develop the skills to able to solve problems using
both logic and creative/innovative approaches, excellent
numerate, computer and analytical skills, the ability to plan,
prioritise and work to deadlines under pressure, and the ability
to communicate with others.
Course structure
This is a full-time masters degree course which consists of
50 credits of core, and 70 credits of optional taught modules along
with a 60-credit summer individual project often linked with
industrially-sponsored research.
Projects include:
- experimental analyses
- design oriented studies
- development of mathematical or computational models
You will study compulsory modules such as Integrated Systems
Analysis, Process of Engineering Alloys, Advanced Dynamics of Machines
as well as Advanced Technology Review – where you will learn about the
latest, cutting-edge developments in engineering from our world-leading
research groups. You will also be able to choose from a number
of optional modules to allow you to focus your studies for the award of
MSc in Mechanical Engineering.
This MSc is designed to provide instruction and training in the most
recent developments in the areas of technology covering electronics,
communications and computer engineering. The course aims to provide you
with advanced and comprehensive coverage of specialist skills required
by an engineer working in electronic instrumentation, electronic
systems, telecommunications (both wireless and wired)and computer
hardware and software aspects of computer engineering. The programme
also provides an excellent basis for engineers wishing to update their
knowledge, or students who wish to go on to do research, or to enhance
their training.
The programme offers exciting opportunities for research, industrial
collaboration and learning in the fast-growing field of communications
and computer engineering.
Career prospects
Excellent opportunities are available with mobile communications
manufacturers, mobile communications operators, wired telecommunications
companies, Internet providers, optical communications industry. The
graduates also have the option of pursuing a PhD programme or working in
the academic field.
Course structure
The programme is operated on a modular basis and consists of two
semesters during which you will follow a series of taught modules (120
credits), followed by a research project (60 credits) undertaken during
the summer period. You will be taught using the latest advances in
teaching methods and electronic resources.
If you have taken any of the modules as part of a BEng/MEng degree
course at The University of Nottingham you are not allowed to take those
modules for a second time.
- MSc Crop Biotechnology
Fact file
Qualification: MSc
Fees: MSc: Malaysian – RM47,690, Non-Malaysian – RM50,600
Mode: Full-time, 1 year / Part-time, 2 years
Intake: September
Campus: Malaysia
Our MSc Crop Biotechnology explores the application and future
potential of plant biotechnology in crop production systems. It will
provide you with an advanced knowledge and comprehensive understanding
of the theoretical, practical and transferable skills of crop
biotechnology and allied biotechnologies.
The MSc offers the exciting opportunity to study at advanced level in
an internationally important and rapidly advancing area which offers
prestigious career opportunities for well qualified graduates. We also
offer the crop biotechnology programme at postgraduate diploma and
postgraduate certificate level.
The MSc Crop Biotechnology is designed to encourage you
to learn the practical aspects of biotechnology companies,research
stations, plantations and other relevant institutions.It will provide
you with an advanced knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the
theoretical, practical and transferable skills of crop biotechnology and
allied biotechnologies, placing you in an excellent position
to undertake research or develop a leading career in the fields of crop
biotechnology, genome research and related agro-industries.
Career prospects
Completion of the MSc Crop Biotechnology leads to a wide range of
career and employment opportunities in biotechnology and agro-industry.
Career opportunities include research scientists in institutes and
biotechnology companies; lecturers and teachers; laboratory officers;
data management (pharmaceuticals); administrative positions; technical
and sales positions in biotechnology or agro-industry; as well as
science writers.
Course structure
The MSc in Crop Biotechnology course can be completed either one year
full-time or two years part-time and is comprised of taught modules and
a research project. In a full-time course, you will take 60 credits of
modules each semester and then undertake a laboratory or field-based
research project in the third semester.
- MSc Environmental Monitoring & Management
Fact file
Qualification: MSc
Fees: Malaysian – RM47,690 per year, Non-Malaysian – RM51,870 per year
Mode: Full-time, 1 year / Part-time, 2 years
Intake: September
Campus: Malaysia
- Course overview
- Entry requirements
- Modules
- Funding
Management of environmental impacts is an increasingly important
aspect of economic development and is conducted within a regulatory
framework governed by national laws and international treaties. However,
both the framing of these regulations and the practice of environmental
management require reliable sources of information and a holistic
but rigorous understanding of the physical, chemical and
biological interactions with and within the environment.
The basis of the course is to develop an understanding of the
information needs of environmental management and the practical
techniques available to meet those needs, with a particular focus on the
tropical environment. The course is interdisciplinary in nature,
combining the integrated study of the physical environment with
monitoring and investigative techniques and includes social and economic
aspects of environmental management. The development of
environmental research training is an integral part of the course,
culminating in the completion of a dissertation for the MSc.
Course structure
You must complete 180 module credits. Each credit is equivalent to
10 hours of study. The course consists of two elements: 120 taught
credits over two semesters full-time (or four semesters part-time), and
60 credits of individual dissertation-based research in the period after
the end of the taught course.
The dissertation module will require you to research
an environmental issue under the supervision of an appropriate member of
staff and to report your findings in the form of a written dissertation
(12,000 words). Key skills developed include those of independent
study, critical analysis and report writing.
The Masters in Educational and Leadership Management is a core
programme of study for leaders and managers in education. It is designed
to meet the interests of leaders at all levels who are keen to improve
their leadership and management understanding and practices.
The course aims to strengthen your leadership and management skills,
and to enable you to apply theory and ideas within your workplace and
utilise existing and emerging research-informed knowledge of educational
leadership internationally. It will enable you to develop, broaden
and deepen your critical understanding of your organisation and the
environment in which you operate, manage change and promote the
development of yourself, your colleagues and your organisation.
The programme is vitally relevant for middle and senior managers and
leaders in schools and post-compulsory educational organisations in the
UK and overseas, as well as those who advise these managers and leaders –
for example local authority staff, educational consultants, and
policy advisors.
Throughout the course, you will develop your skills in
critical reflection, critical reading and critical writing;
practice-relevant research skills; research design; literature searches;
and ethics in educational research. You will carry out
independent study in an area relevant to your needs and/or those of
your organisation.
Course structure
You can study for an MA in Educational Leadership and Management or a
Postgraduate Diploma or
Certificate
. For the MA in Educational Leadership and Management, you will need to
successfully complete 180 credits. This will be composed of four core
modules, including written work, of thirty credits each. In addition,
you will need to submit a dissertation (or equivalent), worth sixty
credits, in a subject related to one of the modules and approved by your
tutor.
For the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and
Management, you will need to successfully complete all modules and
associated assignments to the value of 120 credits. There is no
dissertation requirement. For the Postgraduate Certificate in
Educational Leadership and Management you will need to successfully
complete modules and associated assignments to the value of 60 credits.
Modules are taught within a block over four days. At the end of each
face-to-face teaching period, students are provided opportunities for
tutorials, individual study in groups and/or using other means of
communication such as emails, telephone and video conference.
Assessment
Each of the modules has a contact time of 30 hours. In addition, you
will be expected to undertake 270 hours of private study, assignment
preparation and tutorial support. The module assignments have been
designed to incrementally increase your skills and criticality.
Each 30-credit module will usually be assessed by a
written assignment of 5,000–6,000 words. Your dissertation is
an original piece of work and should be of 12,000–15,000 words (or their
equivalent) related to an approved topic on one of the selected
modules.
Cohort applications
We welcome approaches from educational organisations who may wish to
develop a bespoke cohort programme. The programme is taught by
experienced specialist staff with outstanding national and international
reputations and teaching is informed by current research.
This programme is designed for teachers or other professionals who
have an interest in increasing their knowledge and skills in the field
of special needs.
The MA Special Needs is suitable if you are:
- interested in developing your knowledge and understanding of children and young people with special educational needs
- working as a teacher or associated professional in mainstream
education or specialised settings wishing to extend your skills and
practice
- an experienced professional or new to working with children with additional needs
- Malaysia-based or an international student
The programme offers a comprehensive focus on contemporary debates
within special and inclusive education including local, national and
international policies and approaches. We focus on the specific needs of
children with learning difficulties and disabilities, communication
impairments, literacy difficulties/dyslexia, autism and ADHD to
illustrate the challenges encountered in professional practice.
Critical
exploration of current theory and research inform consideration of
pedagogical approaches as well as the development of effective systems
and structures for working with parents/carers and different agencies.
This
programme provides high quality professional development that offers
flexibility for students to pursue areas of interest and specialisms.
Advantages of studying MA Special Needs at Nottingham
The internationally respected MA Special Needs qualification supports career progression through:
- evaluating effective approaches to supporting disabled children and
young people including those with moderate to severe and complex
learning difficulties and/or personal, social, emotional and behaviour
difficulties
- exploring values and beliefs, policy, legislation, multi-agency
working and involvement of families and disabled children and young
people
- building confidence in your professional practice skills
- promoting personal development through reflection and critical analysis of your own beliefs and practices
- increasing your academic and research skills which will support
future doctorate level study including, for example, a Doctorate in
Education or Educational Psychology or a PhD Special Educational Needs
Co-ordinators
Course structure
You can study for an MA in Education: Special Needs, or a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate. For the MA in Education: Special Needs, you will need to successfully complete 180 credits. This will be composed of four core modules, including written work, of 30 credits each. In addition, you will need to submit a dissertation, worth 60 credits, in a subject related to
one of the modules and approved by your tutor.
For the Postgraduate Diploma in Special Needs you will need to
successfully complete four modules and associated assignments to the
value of 120 credits. There is no dissertation requirement. For the
Postgraduate Certificate in Special Needs you will need to successfully
complete two modules and associated assignments to the value of 60
credits.
Modules are taught within a block of four days over two consecutive
weekends. At the end of each face-to-face teaching period, you are
provided opportunities for tutorials individually, in groups and/or
using other means of communication such as email, telephone or video
conference.
Assessment
Modules are assessed via a 6,000 word assignment. The dissertation is
an original piece of work and should be of approximately 12,000–15,000
words on an approved topic.
Qualification: MA
Intake: June and December
Campus: Malaysia
Course overview
Entry requirements
Modules
Funding
Fees: Malaysian – RM45,970, Non-Malaysian – RM50,070
Mode: 1-2 years full-time, 2-4 years part-time
This course is designed for professionals who wish to develop their
critical understanding of recent developments in teaching English to
speakers of other languages (TESOL). You will cover theory and practice,
reflect on your own teaching, and conduct independent research into
teaching and learning.
If you are a teacher of English to speakers of other
languages (TESOL) or working in a related profession, this course
can help you build on your existing knowledge and experience, improve
your career prospects, take up a more senior position within your
institution. It will also prepare you for researching your own teaching
or applying for a research degree (MPhil/ PhD/EdD).
Our TESOL programme offers a range of modules which provide you
with considerable freedom in selecting course components to suit your
individual needs and interests. We also encourage you to develop your
own areas of interest through your dissertation research.
Course structure
For the MA in TESOL you will need to successfully complete 180
credits. Core and elective modules, including written work, will make up
120 credits. In addition, you will need to submit a dissertation worth
60 credits in a subject related to one of the modules and approved by
your tutor.
For the Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL you will need to successfully
complete core and elective modules and associated assignments to the
value of 120 credits. There is no dissertation requirement. For the
Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL you will need to successfully complete
three core modules, one elective module and associated assignments
to the value of 60 credits.
Modules are taught within a block of three days over extended weekends. At the end of each face-to-face teaching period,you are provided opportunities for tutorials individually, in groups and/or using other means of communication such as email, telephone or video conference.
You can study for an
postgraduate diploma or
postgraduate certificate.
Assessment
Modules are assessed by a 3,500-4,000 word assignment or equivalent.
The dissertation is an original piece of work and should be
approximately 12,000-15,000 words on an approved topic.
The MSc degree in International
Development Management investigates the practical and theoretical issues
around the promotion of international development. It provides the
practical skills required for employment in the development sector,
including how to design, implement and manage development projects.
International Development is the
multidisciplinary study of how communities and states attain the
economic, socio-political and other characteristics associated with
development. This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to:
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develop a comprehensive multidisciplinary understanding of international development
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examine the possibilities for development in a globalising world
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understand
the reasons for the persistence of global poverty and inequality and
how current development paradigms contribute to poverty reduction and
human development
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apply development theory to enhance development practice at the grassroots
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identify, design and implement appropriate interventions to improve development outcomes
This course is taught through evening classes at our Teaching Centre
in central Kuala Lumpur and therefore appropriate for individuals
living and working in the city. The degree is eligible for the
University’s Developing Solutions Scholarship – see ‘scholarship page’
for further details.
Career prospects
The degree is open to applicants from any
background. It equips you with the transferable skills required by most
agencies working in the development sector, and therefore provides an
excellent springboard if you wish to further or pursue your professional
career in development agencies, aid and relief organisations, charities
and NGOs, international organisations, local and national government,
think-tanks, policy advice and lobbying.
Course structure
The course is delivered in English and is
delivered in either full-time (12 months) or part-time formats. You will
be required to complete 180 credit points of work over the period of
your studies: 120 credit points of taught modules and a 60 credit point
dissertation, based on your own original research.
