Program Overview

Environmental Engineering BEng

Overview

Launch your career as a highly sought-after environmental engineer with our BEng Environmental Engineering programme. As populations grow and the demand for resources increases, the need to produce smarter, safer and cleaner solutions has never been greater. This course prepares you to design processes and products that minimise environmental impact; protect air, land and water; and make the most of our planet’s finite resources. You’ll graduate ready to engineer solutions that protect, preserve and restore the planet for future generations.

Why Choose This Course?

• Top 5 for Chemical Engineering in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Guardian University Guide 2025
• World top 100 for Chemical Engineering (QS Top World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
• Accredited by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers)
• Accredited by the IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)
• Expert teaching – Learn from research, industrial and teaching experts
• Industry experience – Get paid work experience with opportunities for a year out in industry

Course Structure

Year One

• Fundamentals of Engineering Design
• Fluid Mechanics
• Chemistry for Engineers
• Process Engineering Principles
• Mathematical Methods for Chemical and Environmental Engineering
• Introductory Geology
• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Year Two

• Hydrology and Hydrogeology
• Analytical Measurement
• Environmental Assessment
• Separation and Particle Technology
• Advanced Mathematical Modelling for Process Engineers
• Materials and Sustainable Processes
• Process Design and Control

Year Three

• Water Treatment
• Air Pollution
• Reactor Design and Process Control
• Design Project
• Process Engineering Laboratories
• Multicomponent Separations
• Advanced Transport Phenomena
• Hazardous Waste Management

Admission Criteria

• A level: AAA
• IB score: 34 Points overall or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
• GCSE English grade: 4 (C)
• Excluded subjects: General studies, critical studies, citizenship studies, global perspectives and research, thinking skills
• Alternative qualifications: Access to HE Diploma, Advanced Diploma, BTEC Nationals

Tuition Fees

• £30,750 per year (UK undergraduate students)
• £9,535 (International students)

Additional Costs

• Books: £40-90 per book
• Printing: 4p per side
• Trips: The department covers the travel cost of compulsory field trips
• PPE: The department shall provide; boots, lab coat and hardhat. If you lose these, you are responsible for the cost of replacing them. A standard PPE set (coat, boots, specs and hardhat) costs in the region of £45
• Year in Industry: Any costs associated with travel or accommodation will need to be factored in
• Year abroad: If you study abroad, you will need to consider the travel and living costs for the country you choose. This could include visa costs and medical insurance
• Laptops: Although there are PCs available for your use in our computer labs, you may wish to purchase your own laptop. Read more about our recommended specifications
• Calculator: While the calculator you used for your former study is usually sufficient some students will choose to purchase a new calculator which will cost around £10

Scholarships and Bursaries

• The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships
• Engineering students may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships
• International students: We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers

Careers

• As an environmental engineer, you could work across vital areas such as:
  • Waste disposal and resource recovery
  • Environmental compliance and pollution mitigation
  • Flooding and drainage management
  • Sustainable infrastructure and development
  • Pollution control and environmental protection
  • Land restoration from mining, farming or landfill
  • Water supply and sanitation systems

Job Prospects

• Average starting salary: £30,412
• 88.7% of undergraduates from the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation

Campus

• University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities
• It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003

Related Courses

• Environmental Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng Hons
• Environmental Engineering including an Industrial Year MEng Hons
• Environmental Engineering MEng Hons
• Chemical Engineering BEng Hons
• Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering BEng Hons
• Architectural Environment Engineering BEng Hons

Contact

• For more information, please head to our help and support hub, where you can find frequently asked questions or details of how to make an enquiry.