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MSc - Master of Science
Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
JAN-27
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus
Part Time
JAN-27
2 Years
MSc - Master of Science
Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
Select a an exam type
The MSc in Global Sustainability Engineering equips students to identify unsustainable practices and implement effective strategies for improvement, drawing inspiration from the UN Sustainable Development Goals and adopting an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. You’ll gain expertise in environmental science, energy, recycling, sustainable processing, impact assessment, and environmental economics, while also developing an understanding of the wider social, economic, and organisational contexts in which sustainability challenges and solutions exist. The programme explores how global trends affect the environment and society, preparing you to design sustainable products and services that enhance performance and resilience. With a flexible structure combining core modules in energy, climate change, process engineering, and sustainability with a wide range of optional courses, the degree allows you to tailor your studies to your specific interests and career ambitions, ensuring you graduate with both technical expertise and the ability to drive meaningful change in the sustainability engineering field
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,584 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,296 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,296 per year
Students from International
Living on campus cost (monthly) from £865 to £1,100
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