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Sustainability, Energy and the Environment

Make a difference to the world around you by helping create a more sustainable way of life.

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Why choose us

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5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

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Ranked1st for Engagement

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2026

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Ranked 2nd for Support

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2026

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Ranked 3rd for Skills Development

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2026

Flexible start dates and accredited courses

Many of our postgraduate courses offer multiple intakes throughout the year. Some courses are accredited by relevant professional bodies, see individual course pages for details.

Courses A - Z 

Sustainability spaces designed for applied learning and research

If you choose to study on campus, then we have a range of facilities, depending on your course, including:

  • Simulation Centre helps you develop the confidence to solve real engineering challenges through immersive, hands-on learning experiences.
  • Wave Tank helps you build practical coastal engineering skills by testing ideas and exploring real-world scenarios in a controlled environment.
  • Renewable Energy Lab helps you understand how engineering can support a more sustainable future while developing practical skills with renewable technologies.

By applying your learning in practical settings, you'll develop the skills and confidence to help shape a more sustainable world.

Where a Sustainability, Energy and the Environment degree could take you

Help tackle some of the world's biggest environmental and sustainability challenges while building skills that are increasingly valued across industries.

Whether you're interested in shaping policy, protecting the environment or driving sustainable change, you'll graduate with the knowledge and confidence to take your next step.

Career pathways vary depending on your chosen course and any further professional training required, but graduates typically move into roles such as:

  • Sustainability consultant
  • Conservation and resource manager
  • Renewable energy project manager
  • Net-zero and carbon reduction roles
  • Health, safety and environmental roles
  • Climate and risk analyst
  • Building performance analysis
  • Emergency planning and crisis response roles
  • Disaster risk reduction roles.

Average gross salary

£70,956 per year

Source: salary.com

*Salaries vary depending on experience, sector and location.

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