Cranfield University

MSc Environmental Engineering

Cranfield University

Course overview

The MSc in Environmental Engineering at Cranfield University equips students with advanced knowledge of waste management, emissions control, water and wastewater treatment, contaminated land, and resource recovery. It focuses on both engineering and management content, addressing sustainable development goals through a practical, applications-focused curriculum. 

Learning is held through lectures, seminars, lab work and independent study, while assessment includes essays, group and individual projects, and a substantial industry-aligned research thesis. This course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE), which are respected professional organisations.

The course content is kept up to date with help from experts in the industry, and the lecturers have real work experience, with 60% of the course involving practical work, including both individual and group projects supported by companies in the environmental field.

Entry requirements

Candidates for the MSc in Environmental Engineering at Cranfield University must provide a personal statement explaining their interest in the course, along with an academic or employer reference, with an option to submit a CV to highlight relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree in engineering, science, geography or a related discipline.
  • A candidate with a different degree may be accepted if they have substantial relevant industrial experience.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds require an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • Airbus Master’s Student Bursary

    €3,000 tuition fees.

  • Alumni Discounts

    The 20% course fee discount is available to Cranfield University and Cranfield School of Management graduates.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Antony and Amanda Jenkins MBA Scholarship for Women Leaders

    Up to £10,000 towards the tuition fees (2 scholarships available).

  • Championing Diversity Bursary

    Up to £3,500

  • Changemaker Bursary

    Up to £3,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Cranfield ALCS International Scholarship

    This scholarship offers a 20% fee discount to applicants holding an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Cranfield College of Aeronautics Heritage Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee bursary.

    Up to £5,000

  • Cranfield Excellence International Scholarships

    50 Scholarships of £10,000 and £15,000

  • Cranfield Excellence Merit Scholarships

    Funding value: up to £10,000 for international applicants and 20% for all nationals paying Home Fees.

  • Cranfield Faraday, Anderson and Parker Scholarship

    Up to £5500 towards tuition fee.

  • Delta Foundation Chevening Scholarship Taiwan

  • Frank Whittle Scholarships for the Cranfield Thermal Power MSc

    Up to 50% of the tuition fees for the MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion.

  • Global Clinical Supplies Group Scholarship

    £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Global Excellence Scholarship in Aerospace Dynamics

    A £10,000 contribution towards tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Mister Gees Foundation Scholarships

    £5000 towards tuition fees for a UK or international student studying a full-time Water and Wastewater Processes MSc - Environmental Science route.

    Up to £5,000

  • Norman C.T. Liu Women in Aviation Scholarship

    £10,000 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Relithan (Technology) Scholarship

    £20,000 fund for both 25/26 and 26/27 starts.

    Up to £20,000

  • Sir Peter Gregson Scholarship

    Four Scholarships of £16,000 for a PhD.

    Up to £16,000

  • The Boeing Global Engagement Scholarship

    Funding value - up to £5,000 toward tuition fees.

  • The Professor Joe Nellis CBE MBA Scholarship

    Up to £10,000 towards tuition fees (one scholarship per year available).

Career opportunities

Graduates from this programme are prepared for job roles, such as:

  • Environmental Engineer
  • Waste Management Consultant
  • Water Resources Manager
  • Environmental Compliance Officer
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Research Engineer or Project Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee for this course is £25,955 for international students in the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.

Admission

Interested applicants can apply for the course directly on the university's official website. For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.

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