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.
Cranfield University is based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, with a second campus at Shrivenham, Oxfordshire. It was founded in 1946 and offers postgraduate programmes only. The University specialises in applied research and education in engineering, technology, science and management.
The university features its airfield and airport, used for teaching and research, as well as specialised laboratories and advanced simulation suites that support its unique research capabilities. Additionally, the university offers campus accommodation. The university places a strong emphasis on providing excellent student support.
Cranfield University operates unique, large-scale facilities tailored for research and teaching. It focuses on Masters and Doctoral degrees. Its programmes are primarily in areas such as engineering, technology, management, defence and security, environment, and agrifood, which distinguishes it from other universities.
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.
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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.
Cranfield University offers scholarships to international students to support them financially. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and suitability for specific courses. Cranfield's Course Excellence Scholarship, The GREAT Scholarships, and external options, such as the Chevening Scholarship, are also available, covering tuition or accommodation costs.
Graduates from this programme are prepared for job roles, such as:
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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