Energy and Environmental Engineering (Taught)

Become an expert in sustainable energy supplies and learn how to engineer the innovations that will protect the future of our planet.
Our dependence on energy for transport, heating, lighting and business is ever growing, presenting many challenges in ensuring energy security.
From the type of transport we use to how we treat waste, every organisation across the globe is being encouraged by governments to make more sustainable choices.
So, there’s no better time than now to study this energy Masters degree.
We’ll train you up with the expertise to tackle real-world issues in energy and the environment – a skill set that’s in demand across almost every industry globally.
Whether you’re from an engineering, scientific or technical background, you’ll gain the specialist knowledge in critical areas of energy technologies and their environmental impacts.
This means you’ll be able to handle the complex challenges created by the growing energy demands of the 21st century and pursue a wide range of careers in both the private and public sectors.
Student profile: Reece Ellingham
"Working with an industry partner during my research project was a great way to prepare me for securing and succeeding in my first role post university."
Reece Ellingham, Energy and Environmental Engineering MSc

Why study at Leeds

• Globally-renowned research: This feeds directly into your course, giving you first-hand insight into the latest trends and issues in energy, sustainable systems and associated environmental impacts.

• Your course, your choice: Optional modules give you the chance to really hone your skill set to suit your career goals in areas like energy and sustainable transport, and energy systems policy and economics.

• Work in a practical environment: Access excellent facilities, including UK-leading research labs, a full-scale engine testing and transport emissions suite and lab-scale wave power, wind and solar labs and rigs.

• Learn alongside the experts: Your individual research project gives you a chance to immerse yourself in internationally-leading research groups, collaborating and working with PhD students and active researchers to execute your project.

Rankings and awards
Top 10 in the UK for Chemical Engineering, Guardian University Guide 2025
Top 100 in the world for Chemical Engineering, QS World University Rankings by subject 2026

Where this degree could take you
Sustainability has become paramount in almost every industry worldwide – and the demand for specialists in areas like energy and environmental engineering is ever-growing.
The broad range of skills and knowledge you’ll develop on our Energy and Environmental Engineering MSc will equip you with the topical and highly relevant insight needed to work in a wide range of job positions – from consultancy to engineering and beyond.

Career support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research
At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.
Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.

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.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Energy Institute, The