Università degli Studi di Perugia

Degree course in Environmental and territorial engineering [LM-35] D. M. 270/2004

General information

Qualification awarded

Master’s Degree in Environmental and Territorial Engineering

Level of qualification

Second cycle – master’s cycle

Specific admission requirements and specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

Enrolment in the Degree course (CDL) is subject to
possession of a three-year degree or university diploma, or other academic
qualification obtained abroad recognized as valid. In particular, students
should have curricular requirements and adequate personal preparation regarding
the methods and general content in basic scientific disciplines and engineering
disciplines which characterize the class of degrees LM-35. The requirements
relating to the ECTS credits acquired from the Bachelor’s degree in formative
core activities are specified in the Academic Regulations. Students who do not
meet the requirements will have to pass a test to assess the adequacy of
personal preparation. The Degree course, if necessary, arranges remedial
activities in order to achieve the access requirements.

Profile of the programme

The Master’s degree in Environmental and Territorial
Engineering aims to form graduates through advanced training for the operation of a
highly qualified activity in the disciplines of environmental and territorial engineering.

More specifically, the degree course is dedicated to the formation of highly
cultural and professional engineers, qualified to set up, conduct and manage
complex design work and to promote and develop innovation.

Graduates are able to independently develop complex projects, with the choice
of materials and related processes, and with the arrangement and management of equipment
to optimize such processes. Likewise, graduates are able to obtain, analyze and
use appropriate models of territorial management, particularly with regard to
protection against natural disasters and energy issues.

This is the result of a solid grounding in the basic disciplines and in the
more specific engineering ones for the environment and the territory, through
an educational programme that studies in depth, as well as methodological and
operational aspects, also theoretical applications.

Qualification requirements and regulations

The Master’s Degree in Environmental and Territorial Engineering has
a duration of 2 years, during which the student must acquire 120 credits.
Formative activities are organized on a six-monthly basis or annually, and are
developed through lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical assignments and a final
examination. The educational programme of each student is oriented upon
enrolment and through ongoing assessment by Secretarial staff and special
education tutors (PhD students and research fellows). On completion of the
degree course, career guidance is provided by a Steering Committee and
ALMALUREA. All aspects of organization and management of the degree course are
described in the specific in Academic Regulations, available on the website of
the Faculty.

Key learning outcomes

The Master’s graduate acquires and knows how to adopt the theoretical and scientific aspects
of mathematics and other basic sciences, and is also able to use this knowledge
to interpret and define the problems of complex engineering, which require an
interdisciplinary approach. Graduates will have adequate knowledge of the theoretical
and scientific aspects of engineering, both in general and specifically in
relation to those of environmental and territorial engineering, in which they
are able to identify, formulate and solve, in an innovative way, complex
problems that require an interdisciplinary approach.

Graduates will be able to formulate, plan, design and manage complex and / or
innovative systems, processes and services, characteristic of Environmental and
Territorial Engineering, and design and
manage highly complex experiments.

They will also acquire adequate knowledge in the field of corporate organization
(corporate culture) and professional ethics.

In addition, the graduate will be fluent in written and oral form, in at least
one European language other than Italian, with particular reference to the
disciplinary terminology.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Individual examinations are held orally before a Board of at least two professors. Other
possible methods of assessment (eg written, final examinations, or ongoing
assessment, seminar presentations) will appear in the descriptions of each
course. The tests for individual courses are evaluated on a scale of 30, and
where appropriate, with honours. The final mark is based on the results of each
course and the final exam consists of the discussion of a "thesis".
The Board consists of at least 7 professors and the final score is expressed on
a scale of 110 and, where appropriate, with honours.

Graduation requirements

The final qualification is awarded upon the attainment of 180 credits and
approval of a written thesis.

Mode of study (full-time, part-time, e-learning, ...)

Full-time study and attendance is highly recommended.
However, part-time study is possible: Attendance is not compulsory and the
student can take the exam at his/her own speed and needs, in respect of the
Academic Regulations.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

The main career opportunities provided include
advanced design, planning and programming of projects, management of complex
systems, in self-employment, in private or service enterprises and public
administration.

Graduates may find employment in bodies or companies specialized in problems
related to natural and anthropic risks, and more generally, in all themes
linked to environmental protection.

Access to further studies

The Course provides access to Research Doctorates and 2nd-level Vocational Masters.

Programme director or equivalent

Tabella riepilogativa regolamento

General (Regulations 2013)