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Environmental Engineering

Course details
  • Master of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

Course summary

The protection and enhancement of our natural environment sits at the heart of the sustainability agenda, and environmental engineers are key to this work.

Alongside developing core engineering knowledge and key skills in team working and project-based learning you will also apply your skillset to significant environmental challenges around issues such as contaminated land and water management in a unique programme that links decades of experience in mining and mineral extraction to the future challenges of sustainability and net-zero.

The location of this programme in the heart of Cornwall’s industrial heritage provides extensive opportunities for real-world case studies and field trips to gains first-hand experience of the challenges and how these can be addressed.

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H134
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB-ABB

B in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and B in another Science subject

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAABB-AABBB

B in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and B in another Science subject

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 24 Merit: 21

24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. 12 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable Mathematics subject area and 12 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in another science subject area.

Scottish Advanced Higher
ABB-BBB

B in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and B in another Science subject

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34-32

Applicants will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665-655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and approaches or Applications and interpretations) and HL5 in another Science subject. IB Maths SL7 plus IB HL5 in Physics will also be considered.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD-DDM

Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE AL science subject, GCE AL Maths is still required: Applied Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Building Services Engineering Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability.

English language requirements

GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4.http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

This tool provides a broad indication on entry information. When considering applicants at Exeter there are additional specific individual considerations taken into account. This includes eligibility for contextual offers, extenuating circumstances, whether applicants fall within UK or international targets, or whether they’ve applied for a capped programme or group. Please also make sure to check for specific subject requirements on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

Learn more on the University of Exeter website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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