Overview

This programme of study responds to the global demand for graduates with science or engineering backgrounds who can provide technical consultation and deliver specialist solutions to improve sustainability.

Careers

Graduates from MSc Global Sustainability Engineering from Heriot-Watt University will work at the forefront of sustainable development.

They will be able to call on engineering knowledge to identify existing unsustainable processes and practices and implement strategies for improvement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Climate Change and Sustainability

Sustainable Processing

Process Engineering

Environmental Impact Assessment

Foundations of Energy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-09-12 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

National deadline is for Scottish and RUK students.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 156 other Masters in Sustainable Energy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduates with a good first degree from a relevant subject area will be considered. Suitable backgrounds include: engineering or environmental, earth, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences.

Tuition Fee

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International

22264 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22264 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9632 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9632 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Global Sustainability Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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