The MSc in Sustainable Engineering is designed for graduates who wish to deepen their knowledge of the subject through a one-year taught programme that culminates in a supervised, research-based dissertation.
With a growing world population, demands to meet the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and in recognition of the climate crisis affecting the planet, engineers have an increasing responsibility to be well-versed in issues concerning sustainability. This programme will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to create and maintain a more sustainable world within your chosen area of engineering.
This degree combines foundational knowledge and skills in sustainable engineering with a specialism in one of three pathways:
Our four core units focus on developing skills and knowledge in sustainable engineering, in addition to providing a foundation for completing the research-based dissertation project. They are:
You will also take two pathway-specific units, which will allow you to further specialise in your chosen area of engineering.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Sustainable Engineering.
You will typically need a strong second class honours degree (55% or higher) or an international equivalent in an Engineering or Engineering-related subject, including Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Technology/Technological based subjects. If your degree is in another Science subject (including Architecture) we may be able to consider your application on a case by case basis. For the Civil Engineering pathway only, we can also consider applicants with degrees in Architecture, Building, or Quantity Surveying.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.
If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional qualifications or relevant work experience. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level E.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .
Apply via our online application system. For further information, please see the guidance for how to apply on our webpages.
Overseas applicants: 12 August 2027. Home applicants: 9 September 2027.
Please note that due to high demand, some programmes may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are advised to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and allocated on a continuous basis from September 2026 until all places are filled.