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MSc Global Sustainability Engineering with Industrial Application
Heriot-Watt University — Edinburgh, United Kingdom
MSc Global Sustainability Engineering with Industrial Application is a postgraduate Engineering course at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year 9 months, costs £26,296 per year and starts in September and January.
Postgraduate · 1 year 9 months · Full-time · Engineering · £26,296 per year
Intakes: September, January
This programme draws on 30 years of expertise in sustainable engineering, helping students identify unsustainable practices and implement improvements inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students gain expertise in environmental science, energy, recycling and impact assessment, and understand social, economic and organisational contexts. A flexible mix of core and optional modules leads to an industrial placement or project and dissertation. Entry requirements (from the course page): Minimum 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in an engineering or science background; 3-4 maths modules at C grade or above; Coursework in fluid mechanics, heat transfer and thermodynamics; Lower second class considered with substantial work experience; International qualifications evaluated by country. English language requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or accepted equivalent). International full-time tuition fee: £26,296 per year (International full-time Year 1, September 2026/January 2027 intake; Year 2 placement fee £3,000).
Modules
- Process Engineering A
- Climate Change, Sustainability and Adaptation
- Foundations of Energy
- Sustainable Processing
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
- Process Intensification
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Circular Economy
- Carbon Solutions
Careers
- Sustainable engineering
- Energy
- Environmental impact assessment
- Process engineering
Frequently asked questions
How long is MSc Global Sustainability Engineering with Industrial Application at Heriot-Watt University?
MSc Global Sustainability Engineering with Industrial Application takes 1 year 9 months (Full-time).
How much does MSc Global Sustainability Engineering with Industrial Application at Heriot-Watt University cost?
The listed tuition fee is £26,296 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.
When does MSc Global Sustainability Engineering with Industrial Application start?
Intakes: September and January.
What level is MSc Global Sustainability Engineering with Industrial Application?
It is a postgraduate course in Engineering.
What will I study on MSc Global Sustainability Engineering with Industrial Application?
Modules include Process Engineering A, Climate Change, Sustainability and Adaptation, Foundations of Energy, Sustainable Processing, Environmental Impact Assessment and Critical Analysis and Research Preparation.
What careers can MSc Global Sustainability Engineering with Industrial Application lead to?
Typical roles include Sustainable engineering, Energy, Environmental impact assessment and Process engineering.