Course overviewAs our populations grow, we need to produce new things smarter, safer and cleaner whilst protecting our natural resources. Through your commitment to a more sustainable future, you will work towards managing and reducing waste to minimise pollution. As an environmental engineer, you will be passionate about protecting, restoring and preserving the planet.Environmental engineers design processes and products that minimise impacts on air, land and water, whilst making the most of finite natural resources.Environmental engineers work within the following areas:Disposal of wasteEnvironmental compliance – reducing the impact of spills and emissionsFlooding and drainageInfrastructure and developmentManagement of pollutantsRecovery of damaged land (damaged through mining, farming or landfill)Water supply and sanitation How you will be assessedAssessment methodsCourseworkDissertationExaminationsGroup courseworkPresentationResearch projectPractical assessment Careers overviewDuring this course you will develop your knowledge of science and engineering, together with a wide range of transferable skills including IT, communication, analysis, problem solving, teamworking and management.Our graduates are well-regarded and find career opportunities in a range of industries, including:energychemical manufacturingpharmaceuticalfood and drinkoil and gasgovernment agencies worldwide