MSc Global Sustainability Engineering
Heriot-Watt University

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(4.2)

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Qualification

MSc - Master of Science

Location

Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2027

Duration

1 Year

Course info

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

What students say

Thomas Sakala

Heriot-Watt University

MSc Global Sustainability Engineering

Am an online student and the best experience has been class participation and mostly due to being busy the recorded classes have really enhanced my understanding. The experience I've had tells me that full time students have even a better experience than I.

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Jood

Heriot-Watt University

MSc Global Sustainability Engineering

The best aspect of heriot watt university is the facilities and support given to students for success and I love how all the buildings are connected which makes it easier to get to classes which saves time. I haven’t seen any worst aspect in

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ERIC LIMOH

Heriot-Watt University

MSc Global Sustainability Engineering

Best: You have all the resources you need for your studies, and in times of need, you can always access all the required support. I particularly enjoy the resourcefulness of the university environment and the learning culture. Worst: My first night and morning on campus was a terrible experience. I arrived at UNI at about 10 pm at night and had to stay in the cold for over 30 minutes before I could be attended to. I was coming from an over 18-hour journey. And despite getting accommodation on contract and emailing the Halls team to let them know of my arrival time and make an arrangement, I was still charged a whooping 30 pounds for a night of emergency accommodation, which I feel was outrageous if you were going to charge me for emergency accommodation despite having a room booked you might as well give me my key instead of a key to another room.

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Student Reviewer

Heriot-Watt University

MSc Global Sustainability Engineering

My university has given me the wherewithal to write a comprehensive review about my university! I have manly enjoyed it but I do mind my course and lectures on the poor side. But I do believe my job prospects are good.

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Student Reviewer

Heriot-Watt University

MSc Global Sustainability Engineering

Going to university has been a pleasant experience so far for me! I would recommend that you join a club or society so you can network with people who are in their first year too and make friends. Heriot watt is a brilliant university.

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Modules

Modules (Year 1)

Climate Change and Sustainability - Core

Environmental Impact Assessment - Core

Foundations of Energy - Core

Process Engineering - Core

Sustainability Dissertation - Core

Sustainable Processing - Core

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My experience has been great so far at here! Heriot Watt has a great campus atmosphere which is very welcoming and friendly. THe only downside is it is a bit male dominated - I think the ratio is 7:1, male to female!

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Reviewed: 04/04/14

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I am an older student but have found that this has not been an issue at Heriot Watt University, it has not affected my experience or my ability to mis with other students at all which has been very helpful for my student life.

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Reviewed: 04/04/14

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I think that Heriot Watt is a really fun university with a lot of great facilities. The sports are diverse and all of the other students are friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed staying in halls and found it a great way to meet people at the beginning.

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