Program Overview

BEng Environmental Engineering - 2026 entry

Overview

Acquire core engineering knowledge while addressing pressing environmental challenges like contaminated land and water management. Study at our Penryn Campus in the heart of Cornwall's rich industrial heritage. Benefit from real-world case studies and field trips to explore the challenges posed by historical mining and mineral extraction. Enhance your professional engineering skills and gain invaluable workplace experience through an optional work placement, giving you a competitive edge in your career. Develop highly sought-after skills in entrepreneurship, teamwork, problem-solving and communication, preparing you for leadership roles across various sectors.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: A-Level: AAB-ABB, IB: 34/665-32/655, BTEC: DDD-DDM
• Contextual offers: A-Level: BBB-BBC, IB: 30/555-28/544, BTEC: DDM-DMM
• Required subjects: GCE A-Level Maths grade B and another science subject at grade B
• GCSE: Grade 4/C in GCSE English language
• Access to HE: 30 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade - 24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade
• T-Level: Distinction in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, or T-Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction. GCE A-Level Maths is still required.

Course Content

Year 1

• 120 credits of compulsory modules
  • ENE1011: Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing (30 credits)
  • ENE1012: Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project (30 credits)
  • ENE1017: Fundamentals of Engineering (15 credits)
  • ENE1014: Fundamentals of Mechanics (15 credits)
  • ENE1015: Fundamentals of Materials (15 credits)
  • ENE1016: Fundamentals of Electronics (15 credits)

Year 2

• 105 credits of compulsory modules, 15 credits of optional modules
  • ENE2011: Discipline Group Challenge Project (30 credits)
  • ENE2017: Industry 4.0 (15 credits)
  • ENE2006: Applied Thermodynamics (15 credits)
  • ENE2007: Fluids Mechanics (15 credits)
  • CSM2185: Geotechnics (15 credits)
  • GEO2441: Remote Sensing for Environmental Management (15 credits)
  • Optional modules:
    • GEO2450: Biogeography (15 credits)
    • GEO2463: Hazards and Human Society (15 credits)
    • POC2114: Green Politics in Theory and Practice (15 credits)

Final Year

• 105 credits of compulsory modules, 15 credits of optional modules
  • ENE3019: Environmental Engineering Challenge Project (15 credits)
  • CSM3412: Sustainable Development and Safety Management (15 credits)
  • ENE3023: Undergraduate Dissertation Project (30 credits)
  • CSM3047: GIS for Geologists (15 credits)
  • CSM3049: Contaminated Land Management and Remediation (15 credits)
  • CSM3152: Hydrogeology (15 credits)
  • Optional modules:
    • ENE3008: Work Placement Report (15 credits)
    • ENE3010: Sustainable Architecture (15 credits)
    • GEO3475: Sustainable Cities (15 credits)
    • EMG3006: Applied AI and Control (15 credits)

Fees

• Tuition fees for 2025 entry: UK students: £9,535 per year, International students: £30,900 per year
• Scholarships: The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year.

Learning and Teaching

• You’ll typically have between 15 and 32 hours of direct contact time per week with academics and you will be expected to supplement your lectures with independent study.
• You should expect your total workload to average about 40 hours per week during term time.
• In addition to lectures, you’ll also have access to our workshops and laboratories where you’ll be trained to use specialist equipment, supporting and developing what you’ve learnt in the classroom and putting it into practice.

Assessment

• Modules are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment through small practical exercises, project work, essay writing, presentations and exams.
• You must pass your first year assessment in order to progress to the second year, but the results do not count towards your degree classification.
• Project work is a core element of this degree, providing invaluable experience of problem-solving, engineering design and team working.

Your Future

• The protection and enhancement of our natural environment sits at the heart of the sustainability agenda, with environmental engineers playing a crucial role in this effort.
• Upon graduation, you will have a deep understanding of the environmental, economic, social and sustainability issues that are an integral part of the professional engineer's role in society.
• You will be well-equipped to apply your engineering skills and knowledge to tackle environmental challenges, preparing you for diverse careers such as key roles in multidisciplinary industrial teams, research and development groups, as well as legislative and financial organisations.