MSc Environmental Engineering at Newcastle University

This degree will develop your technical knowledge and practical skills. You'll learn to tackle environmental challenges through sustainable engineering solutions. Environmental engineers design the infrastructure, technologies and policies that protect public health and support a more sustainable and resilient society.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering  |  Department: School of Engineering  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll benefit from our multidisciplinary approach to teaching. You will have the opportunity to engage with fellow students across all engineering disciplines through lectures, group work and other activities. Compulsory modules include: MSc Project and Dissertation, Core Concepts in Environmental Engineering, Introduction to Practical Hydraulics, Water Supply and Treatment, Wastewater Engineering, Solid Waste and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering in Low and Middle Income Countries, Environmental Engineering Design and Project Management, Air Pollution, Foundation Professional Skills in Environmental Engineering, Remediation Technologies for Contaminated Environments, Climate Change: Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation.

Career pathways

Our MSc also provides a route into further study at PhD level. Our MSc also provides a route into further study at PhD level. Graduate roles and employers include: water companies; engineering companies; environmental consultancies; Non-governmental organisations (NGOs); environment agency and other authorities; academia; Atkins; WSP; Environment Agency; UNICEF.

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