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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
JAN-25
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Part Time
JAN-25
2 Years
MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Part Time
JAN-26
2 Years
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MSc Global Sustainability Engineering provides you with the opportunity to develop your engineering knowledge to identify existing unsustainable processes and practices and implement strategies to improve sustainability. The programme has been created in response to the current gap in industry and create graduates who have both a background in science or engineering and who can provide technical consultation and deliver specialist solutions to improve sustainability.
Youll learn from academics and a curriculum focused on and drawing inspiration from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Youll develop the knowledge and skills to become advocates for change within the sustainability engineering field, by understanding how both incremental and disruptive approaches can be harnessed for effective sustainable development. The programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach, to provide you with a holistic view of problems and solutions which can be developed.
During the masters programme, youll develop a working knowledge of the relevant science and technology core to sustainability engineering, including environmental science and engineering, energy, recycling, sustainable processing, impact assessment, and environmental economics. Youll gain an awareness of the context and framework within which the environmental degradation and sustainability problem and solutions exist. Youll explore the implications of global trends on the environment, society, economy, and organisations to develop sustainable products and services with the aim to improve sustainability performance.
The flexible degree structure allows you to focus in on your specific Global Sustainability Engineering interests. On top of the mandatory fundamental teachings of energy, climate change, sustainability and adaptation, process engineering, sustainable processing, environmental impact assessment, and critical analysis and research preparation, youll have the opportunity to choose optional courses from an extensive list. Part-time option also available.
A minimum of honours degree at 2:1 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant background with a minimum of 3-4 maths modules at C grade or above. Relevant backgrounds include chemical and process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, marine engineering, aerospace/aeronautical engineering, and energy and power generation. Applicants with qualifications in mathematical, chemical or physical sciences can also be considered where both substantial mathematics content and coursework in subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics can be evidenced. Applicants with a lower Second Class Honours Degree will be considered with substantial work experience.
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£12,192 per year
Students from Domestic
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£12,192 per year
Students from Scotland
£25,480 per year
Students from EU
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£25,480 per year
Students from International
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