As our populations grow, we need to produce new things smarter, safer and cleaner whilst protecting our natural resources. Through your commitment to a more sustainable future, you will work towards managing and reducing waste to minimise pollution. As an environmental engineer, you will be passionate about protecting, restoring and preserving the planet.
Environmental engineers design processes and products that minimise impacts on air, land and water, whilst making the most of finite natural resources. Environmental engineers work within the following areas:
As our populations grow, we need to produce new things smarter, safer and cleaner whilst protecting our natural resources. Through your commitment to a more sustainable future, you will work towards managing and reducing waste to minimise pollution. As an environmental engineer, you will be passionate about protecting, restoring and preserving the planet.<br/><br/>Environmental engineers design processes and products that minimise impacts on air, land and water, whilst making the most of finite natural resources. Environmental engineers work within the following areas:<br/><br/><br/>- Disposal of waste<br/><br/><br/>- Environmental compliance – reducing the impact of spills and emissions<br/><br/><br/>- Flooding and drainage<br/><br/><br/>- Infrastructure and development<br/><br/><br/>- Management of pollutants<br/><br/><br/>- Recovery of damaged land (damaged through; mining, farming or landfill)<br/><br/><br/>- Water supply and sanitation<br/><br/><br/>Our course offers the opportunity to undertake a one-year paid industrial placement and/or study abroad.<br/><br/>This course is accredited by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) to BEng standard and by the IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining) to MEng standard under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.<br/><br/>Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC)
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H80X
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,B,B This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics. Access to HE DiplomaD:36,M:9,P:0 To include Distinctions in 15 Mathematics credits and 15 Distinctions in Engineering/Science credits. Applications are assessed on an individual basis. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 or 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics or Chemistry. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*DD RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in an Engineering subject grades D*DD including Distinctions in Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D and A Level Mathematics grade A. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A including Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Higher grades AAABB. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M1,M1 including Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics Extended ProjectA If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D and A Level grades AA including Mathematics and one from Physics or Chemistry. AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)A If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer. A levelA,A,A including Mathematics and including one of Chemistry or Physics. Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Citizenship Studies. T LevelA level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)A This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA in Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £30,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |