The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

MSc(Eng)/Diploma Environmental and Energy Engineering

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

Our courses are taught by experts and supported by links with industry. We blend theory and practice to give you the qualification you need.

About the course

1 year full-time
Diploma: 9 months full-time

You can tailor the course to meet your own particular needs. Whether you're already working in the field or not, this course can deepen your understanding and teach you new skills.

The combination of theory and practical experience equips you for a wide range of careers. Graduates work in sectors including industry, education, public administration and commerce.

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in engineering or science.

English language requirements for overseas students

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

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Course content

Diploma: six core modules and two optional modules.

MSc(Eng): six core modules, major research or design project, and two optional modules.

Core modules

  • Introduction to Fuel and Energy
  • Environment: Gaseous Emissions
  • Environment: Liquid Effluents
  • Environment: Particulate Emissions
  • Research Methods in Environmental and Energy Engineering
  • Lab Practicals
  • Research Project

Optional modules

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Fire and Explosions
  • Environmental Protection
  • Nuclear Reactor Engineering
  • Oil and Gas Utilisation
  • Energy from Biomass and Waste
  • Low Carbon Energy Science and Technology

Teaching

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Project work

All your tutors are actively involved in research and consultancy in their field

Assessment

  • Formal examinations
  • Research or design project dissertation
  • Continuous assessment of some modules

Fees and funding

Contact us for current information on available scholarships.

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, we're waiting to talk to you:

Dr Mohammad Zandi
E: m.zandi@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 8265

Sandra Catalina Prieto Marin, MSc(Eng) Process Safety and Loss Prevention, Chem & Bio

How you benefit from our expertise

Your course is based on the expertise of our specialist research groups. Our reputation for innovation in research secures funding from UK research councils, the government and the EU.

We work closely with industry – small local companies and big multinationals benefit from our groundbreaking work.

Your course is based on the expertise of our specialist research groups.

Facilities

You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including purpose-built labs, the Harpur Hill Research Station for large-scale work, extensive computing facilities and a modern applied science library.

The four research groups that give our masters students such high-quality facilities are: Energy and Environmental Engineering Group, Process Fluidics Group, Particle Products Group, and Biological and Environmental Systems Group.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form