Environmental Engineering including an Industrial Year Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Begin your journey as an environmental engineer with our BEng Environmental Engineering programme, including an industrial year. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to help develop smarter, cleaner solutions that reduce environmental impact and make better use of the planet’s resources.

Fully accredited by [IChemE](https://www.icheme.org/) (Institution of Chemical Engineers) and [IOM3](https://www.iom3.org/) (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining), this course offers some of the UK’s strongest graduate outcomes, with excellent employment rates and competitive starting salaries. Build the skills to shape practical solutions to real environmental challenges.

Study in modern, well-equipped labs and design studios, where hands-on, collaborative learning is central to your experience. From your first year itself, you’ll be working on design projects that connect theory to real challenges in areas like energy, water, waste management, and biotechnology.

You’ll develop core expertise in environmental engineering while gaining valuable skills in project and business management, data analysis, and teamwork. In your third year, your industrial placement will enhance your skills and give you direct experience of the challenges and innovations in the field.

Support will be provided throughout the process, from preparing applications and interviews to settling into your placement. Academic staff will remain closely involved through regular visits and ongoing contact, making sure your professional experience complements your academic development.

The course also supports your progression toward Chartered Engineer status, following the required industrial training and experience.

[Explore the journeys of our engineering alumni](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/alumni/alumni.aspx).

Why choose this course?

Course highlights

* Accredited by the [IChemE](https://www.icheme.org/) (Institution of Chemical Engineers) and [IOM3](https://www.iom3.org/) (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining).

* Engage with practical labs, real-world design projects and industry-focused experiences, under the guidance of research, industrial and teaching experts.

* Get industry experience with an integrated year in industry and dedicated careers and placement support within the Faculty of Engineering. Graduate destinations include Air Products, AtkinsRéalis, Environment Agency, ExxonMobil, Jacobs and Roberts Environmental.

Proven results

* We’re ranked 9th in the UK and top 100 in the world for chemistry ([QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025](https://www.topuniversities.com/university-subject-rankings/chemistry)).

* The average starting salary for chemical and environmental undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £35,980 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).