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Environmental Engineering MSc

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Newcastle University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

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

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 28,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom

Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    24th out of 58 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    134 59%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    36th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    50th

    4

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