MSc Sustainable Engineering at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The MSc in Sustainable Engineering is designed for graduates who wish to deepen their knowledge of the subject through a one-year taught programme that culminates in a supervised, research-based dissertation. With a growing world population, demands to meet the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and in recognition of the climate crisis affecting the planet, engineers have an increasing responsibility to be well-versed in issues concerning sustainability. This programme will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to create and maintain a more sustainable world within your chosen area of engineering.

What you will study

Our four core units focus on developing skills and knowledge in sustainable engineering, in addition to providing a foundation for completing the research-based dissertation project. They are: Systems - this unit offers you an overview and appreciation of the complex challenges associated with creating sustainable systems, providing the 'big picture' context in which we engineer solutions. Design - this unit focuses on the delivery of real and impactful sustainable solutions, including the design tools that can be used to assist you in making sustainable decisions (for example, lifecycle analysis tools, sustainability checklists, sustainability software tools).

Career pathways

This programme will give you the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful in creating sustainable engineering solutions in a variety of industries and settings. Depending on your chosen pathway and your individual interests, you could go on to work as a civil, structural, or mechanical engineer in an engineering firm; a renewable energy consultant; in product development; or in government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need a strong second class honours degree (55% or higher) or an international equivalent in an Engineering or Engineering-related subject, including Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Technology/Technological based subjects. If your degree is in another Science subject (including Architecture) we may be able to consider your application on a case by case basis. For the Civil Engineering pathway only, we can also consider applicants with degrees in Architecture, Building, or Quantity Surveying. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,100 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,000 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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