Environmental Engineering MSc
Newcastle University
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The Environmental Engineering MSc provides you with the advanced technical knowledge, understanding and practical skills to solve environmental challenges worldwide. We are proud to be ranked in the top 100 for Civil and Structural Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)Environmental engineers create the infrastructure, technologies and policies that are at the heart of a healthy, sustainable society. You'll study how to apply scientific and engineering principles to ...Read more

The Environmental Engineering MSc provides you with the advanced technical knowledge, understanding and practical skills to solve environmental challenges worldwide. We are proud to be ranked in the top 100 for Civil and Structural Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)Environmental engineers create the infrastructure, technologies and policies that are at the heart of a healthy, sustainable society. You'll study how to apply scientific and engineering principles to resolve environmental challenges and help protect the environment and public health.You'll learn how to:sample and analyse water and soils/sedimentsprovide clean water, treat wastewater, manage solid wasteremediate pollution from current and past industrial and agricultural activitiescontrol air pollutiondesign appropriate environmental engineering interventions in low-, middle- and high-income countriesWe 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:engineeringsciencephysical geographymathsphysicsWe have strong industrial engagement. Industry and government policy shape this degree programme. You'll benefit through:industry guest lecturesstudy tourssite visitsindustry and research-focused individual projectsplacements and employment opportunities with added support from the careers serviceOur graduates are in high demand. You'll graduate with the enhanced skills and knowledge preparing you for a wide range of careers.

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16/279
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22nd
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31st

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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.

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£13,900 per year

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£30,050 per year

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Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

£30,050 per year

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Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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