Why study a master's in sustainability, energy and the environment?
Explore the ideas, technologies and solutions helping to shape a more sustainable future, while building the skills and confidence to make your own contribution to environmental and global challenges.
As organisations and governments respond to climate change, energy transition and sustainability goals, there is growing demand for people who can help drive positive change.
Graduate ready to move forward in your career and make a meaningful impact in your field.
5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities
QS Stars University Ratings
Ranked1st for Engagement
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2026
Ranked 2nd for Support
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2026
Ranked 3rd for Skills Development
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2026
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.