Energy and Environmental Engineering MSc (Eng)

Sustainable energy supplies are fundamental to the modern world. Our dependence on energy for transport, heating, lighting and business is ever growing, presenting many challenges in ensuring secure and economic supplies. At the same time, protecting the environment has never been more important than it is today. From the type of transport we use to how we treat waste, every organisation across the globe is being encouraged by governments to make more sustainable choices.<br/><br/>That’s why studying an MSc that advances your knowledge and skill set in real-world issues in energy and the environment will provide you with expertise that’s in demand across almost every industry globally.<br/><br/>Whether you’re from an engineering, scientific or technical background, our Energy and Environmental Engineering MSc will equip you with specialist knowledge in critical areas of energy technologies and their environmental impacts, preparing you to handle the complex challenges created by the growing energy demands of the 21st century.<br/><br/>You’ll study in the School of Chemical and Process Engineering, which is actively involved in ‘internationally excellent’ research with a global impact. This gives us first-hand insight into the latest trends and issues in energy and associated environmental impacts — much of which is fed directly into the course.<br/><br/>This means that, once you graduate, you’ll be fully equipped with the forward-thinking, relevant and topical knowledge you’ll need to pursue a wide range of career paths in both the private and public sectors.<br/><br/>**Why study at Leeds:**<br/>- Our globally-renowned research conducted right here in our School feeds into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in areas such as sustainable systems.<br/><br/><br/>- Advance your knowledge and skills in areas such as atmospheric pollution controls and renewable technologies.<br/><br/><br/>- Tailor the course to specialise in your career interests through a variety of optional modules including energy & sustainable transport and energy systems policy & economics.<br/><br/><br/>- Your individual research project gives you a chance to immerse yourself in internationally-leading research groups, collaborating and working alongside PhD students and active researchers to develop professional skills and experience in executing a research plan.<br/><br/><br/>- Access UK-leading research laboratories and specialist facilities including a full-scale engine testing and transport emissions suite and lab-scale wave power, wind and solar labs and rigs.<br/><br/><br/>- Experience excellent practical and theoretical teaching delivered by a programme team with a wealth of expertise and experience across many relevant areas such as renewable energy technologies.<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your career prospects and become part of our successful alumni who have pursued exciting careers in global companies including P&G and Siemens.<br/>