MSc Sustainable Engineering
Canterbury, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Our world is facing rapid environmental change and an urgent need for sustainable solutions. Our MSc in Sustainable Engineering stands at the forefront of transforming industrial practices, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to find these solutions and deliver a sustainable tomorrow.
Our course is designed to equip you with both knowledge and hands-on experience across key areas. We are industry-focused, so you'll explore real-world case studies, visit industrial sites and hear from guest lecturers to explore and understand the challenges and opportunities in sustainable engineering.
With this blend of learning and real-world industry engagement, you'll develop advanced practical skills and critical insights into the Green Industrial Revolution, empowering you to tackle the complex challenges of creating a Net Zero future.
This course is your first step to becoming a leader in sustainable innovation, equipped with the intellectual, technical, and entrepreneurial skills to drive transformative change in engineering and beyond.
Duration
One year full-time, two years part-time
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarship value
The award covers tuition fees, return airfares and living costs for a one-year taught Master's programme.
Deadline
Deadline for Commonwealth application: - 12 December 2024.
Hold an unconditional offer (with the only outstanding condition, international fee deposit) of a programme of study from the University of Kent - 31 January 2025
Criteria
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, candidates must:
- Hold an undergraduate degree at UK first-class level equivalent.
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by one of the eligible Commonwealth countries listed or be a British Protected Person.
- Be a permanent resident in one of the eligible Commonwealth countries listed above.
- To be committed to the University of Kent, you can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one University, but you may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship.
- Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high-income country.
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
- Return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete. In some circumstances, a student may be permitted to remain in the UK if seeing doctoral study and satisfy certain strict conditions.
- Hold an offer by the deadline for a full-time postgraduate taught degree on one of the eligible courses at the University of Kent:
- MSc Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Infectious Diseases
- MSc Cyber Security
- MA International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MSc Applied Actuarial Science
- MSc Conservation Science
- MA English and American Literature
Further details
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, set up by DFID in 1986, represent a unique partnership between the United Kingdom government and UK Universities.
Funded by the UK Department of International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Shared Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development. They are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
These scholarships are offered under six themes:
- Science and technology for development
- Strengthening health systems and capacity
- Promoting global prosperity
- Strengthening global peace, security and governance
- Strengthening resilience and response to crises - Access, inclusion and opportunity.
How to apply
To be considered for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship you must:
- Make a formal application for a postgraduate degree at the University of Kent commencing September 2025/26. This can be done online here.
- Complete the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) online application process. For information on how to do that and full details of the application process please go directly to the Commonwealth Scholarships webpages.
- Applications will be considered based on Academic Excellence and a completed application.
- The Commonwealth will accept applications until 12th December 2024 (closing at 16:00 GMT).
Curriculum
Stage 1
- Foundations of Data Analytics
- Power Grid and Energy Storage
- Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems
- Project Management
- Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT)
- Engineering with Sustainable Materials
- Project and Dissertation
Career Opportunities
We know your career is important to you, and that you want to have the best chance to succeed and make a real impact. Our MSc in Sustainable Engineering is designed to propel you into a successful engineering career with a blend of knowledge, insights and practical experience.
You'll acquire advanced technical skills in core areas such as energy systems, IIoT, and materials recycling, while also developing essential professional competencies like teamwork, project management, and entrepreneurship. From managing projects and analysing data to working on power grids or with sustainable materials, you'll be able to follow your passions and interests, while having tawider contextual understanding to make rapid progress in your career.
Our curriculum, crafted in collaboration with industry experts, ensures you stay at the cutting edge of sustainable practices and innovations. Plus, our optional Year in Industry and practical projects provide you with invaluable real-world experience that sets you apart in the job market.
Our industry connections ensure you can hear from industry leaders, undertake site visits and explore real-life case studies, meaning you graduate career-ready with a developed network and a future-proof degree that equips you with everything you need to achieve your ambitions in your career.