Program Overview

Overview of the Micro-credential

The micro-credential "Measuring Environmental Impact: Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Practices" is designed for individuals with backgrounds in engineering, applied sciences, and related disciplines. It aims to address the existing knowledge gap relating to undertaking life cycle assessments and provide a broader awareness of complementary ecometrics evaluation methods.

Who is this Micro-credential for?

This micro-credential is suited to individuals with roles in supporting sustainable initiatives. It is particularly relevant for those who want to upskill and develop core knowledge to design and manage assets through a life cycle lens.

Why should I take this Micro-credential?

The micro-credential allows participants to:

• Gain practical knowledge of the LCA process according to the ISO 14000 family of standards
• Apply critical evaluation skills to review other life cycle studies
• Develop the capacity to produce practical guidance from ecometric study findings
• Develop the ability to undertake an advanced circular measurement and assessment in line with the new ISO 59000 family of standards

Course Details

Awards

• 5 ECTS | Level 9

Number of Places

• 10 Places

Next Intake

• January

Course Coordinator

• Daniel Wearen

Course Director

• Assistant Prof John Gallagher

Closing Date

• 2nd January 2026

Admission Requirements

• Level 8 (undergraduate) programme
• 2.1 grade in a STEM, Architecture, Urban Planning, or relevant discipline
• CV and transcript of qualification

Course Fees

The course fees can be found on the university's website.

What will I learn?

Through taking this micro-credential, participants will learn:

• How to explain key concepts related to evaluating the sustainable performance of engineering products, systems, or processes
• How to describe and evaluate the breakdown of contributions within a carbon footprint of a given engineering product, system, or process
• Demonstrate understanding the life cycle analysis process
• Produce a complete LCA to appraise the environmental impacts of an engineering product, system, or process
• Identify opportunities for design improvements in engineering products, systems, or processes

How will this Micro-credential be delivered?

This micro-credential will be delivered fully online and will include:

• 6 self-directed sessions
• 6 live online tutorial/discussion group sessions

How is this Micro-credential assessed?

100% Coursework, made up of three components.