MSc Environmental Sustainability
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
Creating a sustainable world that provides a safe, secure, and healthy life for all peoples is a priority for the global community. Building and maintaining infrastructure nowadays demands solutions that are technically viable, commercially feasible, and environmentally and socially sustainable. This programme is designed for students whose interest is in the application of science and engineering to environmental issues and sustainable development.
The programme is interdisciplinary in nature and provides students with a broad and integrated understanding of environmental sustainability. It encourages sharing and disseminating information, knowledge and technology that encourages sustainable development. Whatever your academic background, studying this course will give you the qualifications you need for a career in the sustainability sector.
This course takes an industry-focused approach, with particular application to buildings, property development, sustainable technologies as well as the waste and water sectors. Extremely relevant in today’s climate-aware world, this course is aimed at graduates from a wide range of disciplines.
Key highlights
- Interdisciplinary programme applying science and engineering to environmental issues
- Industry-focused approach to buildings, property development and sustainable technologies
- Particular application to the waste and water sectors
- Open to graduates from a wide range of academic disciplines
- Prepares students for careers in the sustainability sector
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Sustainability Consultant
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Manager
- Waste Management Officer
- Water Resources Specialist
- Environmental Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,030 | International: £22,290
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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