Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons)
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 125 graduates of Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £31000 | £41000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £34000 | £26500 - £40000 | £32500 - £48000 |
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30004 | £33626 | £39966 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26953 - £33624 | £28084 - £41453 | £32035 - £49203 |
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Course Description
As our populations grow, we need to produce new things smarter, safer and cleaner whilst protecting our natural resources. Through your commitment to a more sustainable future, you will work towards managing and reducing waste to minimise pollution. As an environmental engineer, you will be passionate about protecting, restoring and preserving the planet.
Environmental engineers design processes and products that minimise impacts on air, land and water, whilst making the most of finite natural resources. Environmental engineers work within the following areas:
- Disposal of waste
- Environmental compliance – reducing the impact of spills and emissions
- Flooding and drainage
- Infrastructure and development
- Management of pollutants
- Recovery of damaged land (damaged through; mining, farming or landfill)
- Water supply and sanitation
Our course offers the opportunity to undertake a one-year paid industrial placement and/or study abroad.
This course is accredited by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) to BEng standard and by the IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining) to MEng standard under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.
Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC)
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
| 43% | Protective service occupations |
| 13% | Sales occupations |
| 9% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 9% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Nursing Professionals |
| 5% | Other Educational Professionals |
| 4% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 2% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 2% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering courses of The University of Nottingham
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
European Baccalaureate - 85% overall including 85% or 8.5 in Mathematics 5 and 85% or 8.5 in either Chemistry or Physics.
Costs
Tuition Fees Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £28600 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £28600 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Nottingham in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #86
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- Chemical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #6
- #142
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #9
- #201
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- Chemical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #6
- #110
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng | University of Strathclyde | 87% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £26700 | 200 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Environmental Engineering including an Industrial Year MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering (Year in Industry) MEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time Sandwich |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 £9250 | £16100 £18250 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng | University of Abertay Dundee | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 | - | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
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Renewable Energy Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £29700 | - | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
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Renewable Energy Engineering MEng | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £9250 | £20200 £19200 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time Sandwich |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023