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Heriot-Watt University: Global Sustainability Engineering
| Institution | Heriot-Watt University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Chemical Engineering |
| Web | https://www.hw.ac.uk/postgraduate-study |
| studywithus@hw.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0131 451 3376 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Overview of Programme MSc Global Sustainability Engineering provides you with the opportunity to develop your engineering knowledge to identify existing unsustainable processes and practices and implement strategies to improve sustainability. The programme has been created in response to the current gap in industry and create graduates who have both a background in science or engineering and who can provide technical consultation and deliver specialist solutions to improve sustainability.
You’ll learn from academics and a curriculum focused on and drawing inspiration from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to become advocates for change within the sustainability engineering field, by understanding how both incremental and disruptive approaches can be harnessed for effective sustainable development. The programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach, to provide you with a holistic view of problems and solutions which can be developed.
During the programme, you’ll develop a working knowledge of the relevant science and technology core to sustainability engineering, including environmental science and engineering, energy, recycling, sustainable processing, impact assessment, and environmental economics. You’ll gain an awareness of the context and framework within which the environmental degradation and sustainability problem and solutions exist. You’ll explore the implications of global trends on the environment, society, economy, and organisations to develop sustainable products and services with the aim to improve sustainability performance.
Our Expertise 96% of Heriot-Watt University’s engineering research was classed as world-leading in the REF 2021 review, which ranked us 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for engineering research through a joint submission with the University of Edinburgh.
Our MSc Global Sustainability Engineering is directly informed by the world class research carried out by Heriot-Watt’s Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE) research institute and our Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS).
Your learning environment The MSc Global Sustainability Engineering programme is taught though a combination of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory practicals, allowing you to get to know and build relationships with your teaching staff, academics, and peers. You will be assessed by coursework, exams, and your dissertation, and will receive support and feedback throughout the programme.
During your studies, you’ll benefit from our specialist equipment, software and laboratories used by professional chemical and sustainability engineers, including a condensation rig, mock continuous stirred tank reactor, fermentation broths, flowmeter calibration, absorption columns, reactant distribution reactors, heat exchangers, distillation columns, absorption column, and fermenters.
Customise your learning You’ll have the opportunity to focus on the areas of global sustainability engineering that interest you the most. You can customise your degree to match your specific interests or desired career pathway by studying six mandatory courses and choosing two further options from a range of sustainability and engineering specialist courses, including process intensification, renewable energy technologies, circular economy, carbon solutions, green and sustainable logistics, and demand management and energy storage.
In semester three, you’ll undertake an extensive and specialised investigation into your chosen area of sustainability engineering through your dissertation. You’ll be required to demonstrate your mastery of the subject area by applying the latest sustainability engineering technology developments to an extensive investigation into an advanced or specialist topic relating to the subject area.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of honours degree at 2:1 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant background with a minimum of 3-4 maths modules at C grade or above. Relevant backgrounds include chemical and process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, marine engineering, aerospace/aeronautical engineering, and energy and power generation. Applicants with qualifications in mathematical, chemical or physical sciences can also be considered where both substantial mathematics content and coursework in subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics can be evidenced. Applicants with a lower Second Class Honours Degree will be considered with substantial work experience. We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details. English language requirements The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5. If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies. |
| Location | Edinburgh Campus Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS |
Fees
| England | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of honours degree at 2:1 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant background with a minimum of 3-4 maths modules at C grade or above. Relevant backgrounds include chemical and process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, marine engineering, aerospace/aeronautical engineering, and energy and power generation. Applicants with qualifications in mathematical, chemical or physical sciences can also be considered where both substantial mathematics content and coursework in subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics can be evidenced. Applicants with a lower Second Class Honours Degree will be considered with substantial work experience. We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details. English language requirements The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5. If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies. |
| Location | Edinburgh Campus Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS |
Fees
| England | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of honours degree at 2:1 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant background with a minimum of 3-4 maths modules at C grade or above. Relevant backgrounds include chemical and process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, marine engineering, aerospace/aeronautical engineering, and energy and power generation. Applicants with qualifications in mathematical, chemical or physical sciences can also be considered where both substantial mathematics content and coursework in subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics can be evidenced. Applicants with a lower Second Class Honours Degree will be considered with substantial work experience. We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details. English language requirements The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5. If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies. |
| Location | Edinburgh Campus Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS |
Fees
| England | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of honours degree at 2:1 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant background with a minimum of 3-4 maths modules at C grade or above. Relevant backgrounds include chemical and process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, marine engineering, aerospace/aeronautical engineering, and energy and power generation. Applicants with qualifications in mathematical, chemical or physical sciences can also be considered where both substantial mathematics content and coursework in subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics can be evidenced. Applicants with a lower Second Class Honours Degree will be considered with substantial work experience. We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details. English language requirements The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5. If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies. |
Fees
| England | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 12192 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 25480 GBP for Whole course |
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