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Environmental Engineering MSc

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Full time | Newcastle University | 12 months | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Environmental Engineering

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The Environmental Engineering MSc provides you with advanced understanding, technical knowledge and practical skills.

Overview

Environmental engineers create the infrastructure, technologies and policies. They are at the heart of a healthy sustainable society. You'll study how to apply scientific and engineering principles. This will help protect the environment and public health.

You'll learn how to:

  • sample and analyse water and soils/sediments
  • provide clean water, treat wastewater, manage solid waste
  • remediate pollution from mining, industrial and agricultural activities
  • control air pollution
  • design appropriate environmental engineering interventions in low, middle and high income countries

We have a global outlook and train our engineers to help them develop a successful career in the environmental industries. We also want to incorporate the global imperatives of climate change and the circular economy into your thinking and design.

This well-respected course has been running since 1963. Its rich history of teaching and research assure the quality of the experience for you.

Our Environmental Engineering MSc is for both practising professionals and graduates in:

  • engineering
  • science
  • physical geography
  • maths
  • physics

We have strong industrial engagement. Industry and government policy shape this degree programme. You'll benefit through:

  • industry guest lectures
  • study tours
  • site visits
  • industry and research-focused individual projects
  • placements and employment opportunities with added support from the careers service

Our graduates are in high demand. You'll graduate with the enhanced skills and knowledge preparing you for a wide range of careers.

Graduate destinations

More than 1000 alumni from our course are now working across the world, many in senior governmental, academic and scientific positions. Our master's in Environmental Engineering enables those seeking careers in:

  • water companies
  • engineering companies
  • environmental consultancies
  • Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
  • environment agency and other authorities
  • academia

Modules

The acquisition of key skills required to practice to embark on a successful careers in environmental engineering.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,950

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or an international equivalent, in subjects such as: engineering; science; physical geography; maths; physics. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications if they have at least two years of relevant experience.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more