Wild Land News no 60, Spring 2004

Managing Sustainable Mountain Development Article

From September 2004, the UHI Millennium Institute (to become the University of the Highlands and Islands) will be offering part-time on-line courses in Managing Sustainable Mountain Development. The course leader is Martin Price, Director of the Centre for Mountain Studies at Perth College, and the modules are being developed by staff from across the UHI network.

The flexible course structure means that it is possible to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) after completing the four core modules, or continue studying to gain either the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or the MSc Managing Sustainable Mountain Development. Individual modules can also be taken as stand-alone courses towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

The four core modules are 1) Environmental and social issues in mountain areas; 2) Sustainable development; 3) Policy frameworks and analysis; 4) Developing communities. The range of optional modules is planned to include: Biodiversity management; Developing potential through placement; Developing research capability; Environmental impact assessment; Geographical information systems; ICT and professional development; The Information Society and rural development; Sustainable tourism and interpretation; Water management. Students continuing to the MSc carry out a piece of independent research into an issue of their choosing, selected in consultation with a supervisor, and present the results in a 10-12,000 word dissertation.

For an application form or to find out more contact:
Dr. Martin Price, Director, Centre for Mountain Studies, Perth College, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX
Email: martin.price@perth.uhi.ac.uk; Tel: 01738-877217; Fax: 01738-877018
Or request details from http://www.cms.uhi.ac.uk/course/.