This course will equip you with core scientific and engineering knowledge, practical laboratory skills, teamworking, problem solving and other transferable skills needed to pursue careers as professional environmental engineers, as well as a diverse range of other career options. Year one The Department teaches a common first year across chemical engineering and environmental engineering courses. The transition between school/college and university is very carefully managed, with extensive staff support and formative feedback mechanisms. Year one takes students with backgrounds in science and maths and introduces the fundamental engineering sciences including heat and mass transfer and fluid mechanics. Safety and environmental aspects are also covered, as are the development of professional skills. The material is taught using a wide variety of methods from problem-based learning to tutorials and laboratory classes. At the end of year one you can elect to transfer to any of the courses offered by the Department. Year two The focus of year two is skills building. At the end of year two our environmental engineering students are in a position to carry out site investigations and prepare environmental impact assessments. The year-two field course is central to the learning experience. Laboratory work continues in year two and the exposure to industry and cutting-edge research also increases. You will begin to explore the complexities of waste management and safety engineering as well as extending your mathematical knowledge. Whilst teaching still provides a structured learning environment you will be encouraged to become more independent in your approach to learning. At the end of year two you can elect to transfer between BEng and MEng courses; this is also the most common time for students to take a year out to work in industry or to undertake a study abroad programme. Year three In year three we develop the practical application of the knowledge and skills that have been gained in years one and two. Project work again takes you out into the field, this time it is linked to design work associated with renewable energy, waste treatment and provision of clean water. Project management, business and finance are covered and there is a significant amount of input from industry. The assessments allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the skills and competencies necessary to be professional environmental engineers. You can choose between a number of optional modules in year three, allowing you to specialise in a particular area according to your career choice.

You will have developed your knowledge of science and engineering, together with a wide range of transferable skills including IT, communication, analysis, problem solving, teamworking and management. You will be highly sought-after by companies worldwide to work in areas such as process and product design, management and consultancy. Average starting salary and career progression In 2014, 94% of first-degree graduates in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £26,468 with the highest being £40,000.