Sustainable Process Engineering (with a placement year)

This pioneering degree programme responds to the world’s need for cleaner and more efficient processes, to move towards a sustainable society.

You'll gain the knowledge and skills to design, optimise, and implement sustainable industrial processes. As a graduate, you'll be sought after in industries focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental sustainability.

You'll train as a future leader, ready to drive sustainable social and economic development through cleaner and more efficient chemical and manufacturing processes.

This programme will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of many areas of sustainable processing, including:


- carbon management


- renewable energy


- water and wastewater treatment


- food


- waste


- plastics


- circular economy


- environmental engineering


- sustainable process design


- green chemistry


- energy efficiency


You'll be able to incorporate the concept of sustainability into the design, commissioning and efficient operation of chemical and manufacturing plants. In doing so, you'll help create a greener and more sustainable world.

You'll have the opportunity to:


- work on sustainability-related projects, including the evaluation of the environmental impacts of processes using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)


- engage with industrial speakers regarding sustainable processing


- work with the latest in sustainable processing education technology to further your technical capabilities


- work with process design and simulation industry-grade software such as LCA, ASPEN, MATLAB, Ansys

The University of Bradford is a place where great things happen. Expect a welcoming city centre campus, approachable lecturers, understanding and helpful support services, a lively community of sports and societies, and a culturally diverse city right on your doorstep. The Students' Union is there for you from day one and offers loads of societies to help you get involved and make you feel at home.

All degrees at Bradford are geared towards employability. They're designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and practical training to make you feel confident, competent and ready to leave your mark on the world.

You can become the very best version of yourself at Bradford. You'll be supported every step of the way to make sure you reach your full potential, both academically and personally.

At Bradford, you get a real-world education, and you'll develop the skills that employers actually need. Bradford encourages students to undertake placement years to gain experience, and while at the university, you''ll have access to renowned lecturers and cutting-edge facilities.