Dissertation
The aim of the dissertation (for those studying the MSc) is to demonstrate your ability to carry out detailed research. Your dissertation will be about 15,000 words in length and will address a relevant topic which will have been agreed upon in consultation with your dissertation supervisor. Students who are sponsored by their companies may choose a topic which will be additionally beneficial to their employer.
To help you prepare for your dissertation you will attend a 2-day Dissertation Workshop at the University at the end of the taught programme. The list of dissertation titles chosen by previous students gives an indication of the kinds of projects suitable for dissertation research.
Previous dissertation titles:
2007
Munyikwa, Emmanuel (Nicholas Pearson Associates Prizewinner 2007/8)
'Does ISO 14001 lead to improved environmental performance? A case study of Alcoa's Banbury plant'
Richards, Jennifer
'The Potential for Strategic Environmental Assessment to Contribute to Policy Review: A Case Study of the UK's Energy Review 2006'
Richards, Stephen
'Does ISO 14001 encourage factories based in Devon and Cornwall to utilise compressed air equipment in ways that minimise their overall environmental impact?'
Selby, John
'The Use of Life Cycle Tools in Sustainable Development Strategy Formulation for the Mining Industry'
2006
Anstey, Henrietta
'A critical literature review of the environmental impacts of ship dismantling'
Blackburn, Stephen
'The environmentally acceptable disposal of 'end-of-life' railway vehicles'
Drewe, David
'Energy performance of the Victorian housing stock: Is this a justification for its demolition? And is demolition the most sustainable solution?'
Evans, Jane
'Sustainability in the Delivery of Social Care'
Falzon, Krista (Nicholas Pearson Associates Prizewinner 2005/6)
'An Analysis of Environmental Assessment for Structural Funds Plans and Programmes with particular reference to Malta'
Green, Alison
'Sustainable Development within oil and gas extraction projects - the contribution of well engineering technology and operating practices through the well lifecycle'
Griffin, Robert
'Toward Carbon Neutrality: Low Carbon Leadership in the UK Electricity Distribution Sector'
Hetherington, Alexandra (Nicholas Pearson Associates Prizewinner 2006/7)
'To what extent does waste collection affect the environmental performance of a sustainable waste management system? A life cycle assessment of the Target 45+ waste strategy proposed in Hull and East Riding'
Kwan, Linda
'A critical life cycle assessment on regeneration and re-processing of used oil in British Columbia'
Lanzon, Nadia
'Implementation of EMSs in government entities: is it feasible in Malta?'
Oats, Nicholas
'How do the environmental standards expected of Fairtrade producers compare to UK producers environmental standards ?'
Pither, Carolyn
'SMEs sources of information to ensure compliance with legislative requirements'
2005
Bergman, Ted
'An evaluation of the National Parks creation process in Canada and New Zealand'
Buckingham, Hayley
'Sustainable Drainage Systems: An assessment of the affects of post construction responsibility on best environmental practice and design choice'
Draper, Claire
'The environmental management systems accredited certification and verification process: the added value of EMS accredited certification and verification'
James, Kathryn
'Are There Environmental Benefits in Capturing and Concentrating Caesium Radioisotopes from Nuclear Power Station Radioactive Effluents? Using Life Cycle Assessment to Determine the Full Impacts of the Preferred Technique'
Parthasarathy, Ramanujam
'Environmental Management in the Sandar Sarovan Project: Indian experience of environmental impact assessment in river valley projects'
Richards, Rosa
'The Risk Management of Persistent Organic Pollutants in the UK and US'
Squire, Michael
'Is risk based regulation paying off for the environment? A case study involving sites regulated under IPC in the south east Wales area'
Vowles, Kathryn
'The social issues managed by UK companies as listed on the FTSE4Good Index'
2004
Codd, Nicola (Nicholas Pearson Associates Prizewinner 2004/5)
'Have large British railway contracting companies implemented international environmental standards to take advantage of the benefits that can be achieved'
Crowley, Joanne
'Commissioning and qualification of a pharmaceutical facility is quality driven. Where is the opportunity for environmental management?'
Laverty, Graham
'A case study of the (proposed) Thingwall Hall, Knowsley, Merseyside New Housing Project'
Meldrum, Robert (Nicholas Pearson Associates Prizewinner 2003/4)
'An investigation of the relationship between ISO14001 certification and improvement in environmental performance in companies in Devon and Cornwall'
Prusakowski, Christopher
'PCB destruction in Saudi Arabia - Is an integrated wastes management facility the best practicable environmental choice for minimising environmental impacts?'
Thomas, Sheraine
'To evaluate the beneficial aspects, if any, achieved by the implementation of an environmental management system at Corus, Teeside site'
Togwell, Philip
'Combining multiple management control systems to form an integrated management system (IMS)'
2003
Edwards, Alwyn
'Landscape assessment and its use in delivering an EMS on Sennybridge Army Training Area in the UK'
Hancock, Robert
'Green procurement in UK local authority buying consortia and the role of a green procurement checklist'
Slater, Paul 'Are eco-labels a universal panacea or an environmental charade? An analysis of the current use and potential development options for eco-labels with particular reference to Industrial and Institutional cleaning products.'
Stookes, Paul
'Public participation and environmental impact assessment'
Walker, Robin
'Managing risks in projects - are environmental issues of primary or incidental'
2002
Giddens, Duncan
'A Critical Examination of the Contribution of Corporate Environmental Performance Evaluation and Reporting Techniques Towards Smarter Environmental Regulation'
Groombridge, Kevin
'Comparative study into the environmental impacts from using a Cement Kiln as a disposal route for Controlled Waste compared to the construction and use of purpose built Incineration Plants'
Leelaratne, Manikku
'Energy Efficiency and Organisational Culture A Case of Energy Intensive Industries in Sri Lanka'
Mains, Steven
'To what extent is Public Consultation and Participation within Environmental Impact Assessment of Underground Gas Storage Developments beneficial to all parties?'
Millar, Niall
'Standardised Environmental Performance Indicators: A Case Study of the UK Confectionery and Snack Food Industry'
O'Hora, Aideen
'Corporate Environmental Liability: Do environmental Management Systems assist in the Management of a Company's potential environmental liability?'
O'Reilly, Shane
'Is Dublin Managing its Waste? A case study evaluating waste management practices in Dublin, Ireland, using Helsinki, Finland as a comparative model'
Pritchard, Andrew
'Freight carrying in the UK: An enhanced role for the inland waterways, and the potential for the restored Cotswold Canals'
Weaver, Nicholas
'An investigation of accuracy and uncertainty in numerical modelling used for the assessment of impacts from airborne pollution'
2001
Chatwin, Kara
'Environmental Management Systems and Management of Land to Promote Biodiversity: Case Study of an SME'
Doran, Andrew
'An Evaluation of the Environmental Benefits of Structurally Integrated Waste Management Systems – a case study from South East Surrey'
Gray, Andrew
'Assessing Environmental Advice Given to SMEs in South Wales for the Inclusion of Factors Motivating them to Implement Environmental Improvements'
Hardy, Rochelle
'Environmental Impact Assessment and Protection of Ecological Values in New'
King, Andrew
'Obstacles to the introduction of a SEA for policies (SEAPo) directive within the EU and the possibility of overcoming them.'
MacAree, Brenda
'Hazardous Waste Disposal Practices and their Effect on Ground Water Quality – a Grand Cayman case study of the small business industry'
Puntan, Piers
'Assessment of Best Environmental Practice in the UK Magnesium Industry'
Rudd, Anthony
'Reduction of Environmental Impacts in the Administrative Sector: the Potential Contribution of Telecommuting in a Local Authority'
Rustage, Robert
'Assessment Tools For The Development of Climate Change Policies and Programmes in Wales'
2000
Abul-Huda, Mohammad
'Waste Management and Recycling - assessment of the effectiveness of waste management practices in the North American pulp and paper industry'
Gore, Amanda
'An Evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessment Methodology in identifying the Remediation and development potential of landscapes with industrial and cultural associations – a case study from the industrial minerals sector'
Hindson, Alex
'EMSs Offer Organisations a Route to Lower Insurance Premiums and Broader Cover: Fact or Fiction?'
Scott-Wilson, Peter
'An Investigation into the Effectiveness of EIA Procedures for Proposed Developments in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry'
Sides, Andrew
'Is Cost Benefit Analysis a Useful Tool for Making Decisions Regarding Mineral Exploration and Mining Project Investment in Less Developed Countries?'
Weickert, Louise
'Municipal Solid Waste Incineration with Energy Recovery: could the ‘Bavarian Model’ solve the problem of under capacity in the UK?'
1999
Hill, Donald
'Best Practicable Environmental Option: A case study in the precious metal industry'
Lawrence, Daniel
'An Analysis of the Effect of ISO14001 and EMAS on Stakeholder Opinion - with particular reference to the cement industry in the UK'
McKeown, Philip
'Life Cycle Assessment and Economic Valuation Data: can they be combined to enhanced environmental decision making? A case study using detergent washing'
Regan, David
'Marine Fouling of Coastal Power Stations; identifying a strategy for optimum control using Cost Benefit Analysis'
Staves, Malcolm
'Comparison of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Certification to an Environmental Management Standard in UK Industry'
Sullivan, Neil
'US National Environmental Policy Act: Evaluation and Recommendations for an Improved National Environmental Policy'
Williams, Damien
'The Role of the Assessment Phase in a Waste Minimisation Programme: tomato processing – a case study'
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