MSc Sustainable Engineering
University of Exeter
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MSc - Master of Science

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Streatham Campus 1

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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1 year

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MSc - Master of Science

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Streatham Campus 1

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OverviewGain the skills required to design and build sustainable engineering systems and facilities, develop green policies and analyse carbon footprints of different manmade structuresLearn advanced computational skills, as well as how the application of data science in engineering design and forecasting supplies are used to design sustainable supply chain modelsTailor your programme to your career aspirations with opportunities to study topics such as climate change science, circular economy, ...Read more

Overview

  • Gain the skills required to design and build sustainable engineering systems and facilities, develop green policies and analyse carbon footprints of different manmade structures
  • Learn advanced computational skills, as well as how the application of data science in engineering design and forecasting supplies are used to design sustainable supply chain models
  • Tailor your programme to your career aspirations with opportunities to study topics such as climate change science, circular economy, and planetary health
  • Learn from academics who are experts in their fields and whose teaching is inspired by the latest research
  • Become an in-demand engineer in sustainable engineering, with the right skill-set to develop technical solutions that minimise the environmental impact of engineering projects

Careers

Employer-valued skills

You will graduate with a range of skills that are applicable to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. Communities and industries are moving towards the development of sustainable technologies and products and engineers with specialist knowledge in sustainable technologies and design are required to meet these demands.

We have an established reputation of training tomorrow's great minds, so when it comes to life after graduation you can be confident that you are starting your next professional adventure in a prime, leading position.

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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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11th
CUG Ranking
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14th
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Isabella
19 Feb 25

Great campus, great community, good facilities, Penryn feels a bit disconnected from Exeter but this has positives and negatives to..Read more

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melissa
30 Jan 24

!!!!!!always loved it. did undergrad n stayed longer. im so glad i did so...Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a science or engineering discipline.

Tuition fees

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£13,700 per year

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£29,100 per year

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Students from EU

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£29,100 per year

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Isabella
19 Feb 25
PhD Sustainable Futures
Great campus, great community, good facilities, Penryn feels a bit disconnected from Exeter but this has positives and negatives to...
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melissa
30 Jan 24
MSc Sustainable Development
!!!!!!always loved it. did undergrad n stayed longer. im so glad i did so....
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University of Exeter
Northcote House Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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