Environmental Engineering and Project Management

A series of core modules that run throughout the year will develop your knowledge of a wide range of topics.

You’ll explore the diversion of organic wastes from landfill and how energy is recovered from them, as well as water supply systems, the challenges of water resource management and the different landfill, mechanical-biological and thermal treatment options available for solid waste.

You’ll also consider wastewater treatment, solid waste management and issues such as controlling emissions. The ways in which legislation is used to protect the environment and the role of public health engineers are also among the topics you’ll cover.

Over the summer months you’ll also research a topic of your choice in environmental engineering and project management – this independent research project will demonstrate your skills, and could even lay the groundwork for your future career specialism.

Want to find out more about your modules?
Take a look at the Environmental Engineering and Project Management module descriptions for more detail on what you will study.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Water Resource Management 15 credits
• Indoor and Urban Air Quality 15 credits
• Advanced Wastewater Management 15 credits
• Solid Waste Management 15 credits
• Groundwater Pollution and Contaminated Land 15 credits
• Environmental Engineering and Project Management Dissertation 60 credits
• Environmental Microbiology 15 credits
• Circular Economy and Resource Recovery from Waste 15 credits
• Project and Asset Management 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Environmental Engineering and Project Management MSc(Eng) in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

Our groundbreaking research feeds directly into teaching, and you’ll have regular contact with staff who are at the forefront of their disciplines. You’ll have regular contact with them through lectures, seminars, tutorials, small group work and project meetings.

Independent study is also important to the programme, as you develop your problem-solving and research skills as well as your subject knowledge.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed using a range of techniques including case studies, technical reports, presentations, in-class tests, assignments and exams. Optional modules may also use alternative assessment methods.