This programme is designed for graduates in specialist areas of engineering and science, who wish to develop their intellectual, practical and professional skills in the critical acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of environmental engineering principles and issues. It involves staff mainly from the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences with contributions from external professionals across the environmental engineering industry.

This programme provides a suitable background for careers in environmental engineering, environmental monitoring, regulation, management and consultancy; a position of leadership early in that career; further study; lifelong learning and an appreciation of the value of environmental engineering to a sustainable society.