MSc Sustainable Engineering
- MSc
Overview
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:
- MSc Sustainable Engineering: Civil Engineering and the Built Environment
- MSc Sustainable Engineering: Renewable Energy
- MSc Sustainable Engineering: Product Development and Advanced Manufacturing
A unique feature of our programme is that the dissertations are researched and written in groups, with each individual student making their own contribution. As such, you will decide on the topic with your group members and under the guidance of staff. This approach of working with other engineers, who may be on different pathways, reflects real-life engineering.
This programme welcomes a diverse array of students with different subject backgrounds.
Programme structure
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:
- Systems – this unit offers you an overview and appreciation of the complex challenges associated with creating sustainable systems, providing the ‘big picture’ context in which we engineer solutions.
- Design – this unit focuses on the delivery of real and impactful sustainable solutions, including the design tools that can be used to assist you in making sustainable decisions (for example, lifecycle analysis tools, sustainability checklists, sustainability software tools).
- Entrepreneurship and Enterprise – this unit will allow you to develop a sustainable idea from a market need, work on a business plan and then present it to a professional audience.
- Research Skills – this unit will guide you to take a structured approach to tackling complex projects with research requirements. You will develop professional skills in researching and communicating, preparing you to navigate academic and industry settings.
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.
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in an Engineering or Engineering-related subject, including Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Technology/Technological based subjects.
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. Specific module requirements would still apply.
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. Please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:
- a relevant postgraduate qualification.
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.
Fees and funding
- Home: full-time
- £14,900 per year
- Overseas: full-time
- £33,400 per year
- Home: full-time
- £14,900 per year
- Overseas: full-time
- £33,400 per year
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding and scholarships
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career prospects
This programme will give you the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful in creating sustainable engineering solutions in a variety of industries and settings. Depending on your chosen pathway and your individual interests, you could go on to work as a civil, structural, or mechanical engineer in an engineering firm; a renewable energy consultant; in product development; or in government. Graduates from this programme will be keenly sought after in roles such as these ones and others.
You’ll be supported by our Careers Service who can provide support with writing applications and finding internships or placements. They also run tailored events for postgraduate students, employer talks and job fairs.
Contact us
- Contact
- Enquiries Team
- Phone
- +44 (0) 117 394 1649
- choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk