University of Nottingham Malaysia
MSc in Environmental Engineering
UNM/JPT-R2/524/7/0025(1/28)MQA/SWA0647
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 2 years
- Start date: February and September 2025
- Malaysian fee: RM50,000 per programme
- International fee: RM55,000 per programme
- Intake: February (part-time only) and September
Course overview
The Master of Science (Hons) in Environmental Engineering at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is designed to tackle global environmental challenges through innovative engineering solutions. This programme combines advanced research with practical expertise and provides a unique process engineering perspective. Core areas include water treatment, carbon capture, nanotechnology, and environmental assessment. Students undertake a 60-credit Individual Research Project, gaining hands-on experience and the flexibility to select modules aligned with their interests. With options across departments, the programme caters to diverse career goals in renewable energy, environmental consultancy, and sustainability.
Graduates benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty, and a global alumni network, preparing them for impactful careers in high-demand industries. With a focus on real-world applications, the MSc in Environmental Engineering ensures students are equipped to drive sustainable change worldwide.
Why Choose This Course?
- Unique Interdisciplinary Focus: This programme combines environmental and engineering principles, empowering students to address critical global issues like pollution control, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure.
- Flexible Customisation: Students can tailor their learning experience to align with career aspirations in environmental and process engineering.
- Real-World Application: Engage in practical projects, advanced fieldwork, and innovative research from the start, ensuring industry-relevant experience in areas such as water treatment and waste management.
- Specialised Expertise: Explore fields of carbon capture, nanotechnology, and green technologies, fostering innovative problem-solving and advanced technical skills.
- Pioneering Innovation: Study in a leading department driving advancements in energy, sustainability, and environmental engineering, delivered by scientists ranked among the top 2% globally on the Stanford List.
Course content
You will take a mixture of module choices from a restricted list of traditional environmental engineering subjects and from free choice options from across the campus, enabling you to build your own multidisciplinary syllabus. You will also be required to complete a Group Design Project with relevance to environmental engineering. You must pass all the components in the autumn and spring semesters, comprising 120 credits, to progress to the final stage of the MSc Individual Research Project. The MSc Individual Research Project is worth 60 credits and occupies the entire summer semester.
Core modules
- Environmental Field Course
- Group Design Project
- MSc Research Project
- Introduction to PG Research
Optional modules
- Environmental Field Course
- Group Design Project
- MSc Research Project
- Introduction to PG Research
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent in engineering or a related field. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
Applicants must hold a degree from a recognised university. We welcome students from all academic backgrounds and consider a wide range of qualifications. For certain programmes, prior qualifications must be in related fields. As part of the admissions process, applicants may be invited to attend an interview if further evaluation is deemed necessary.
Eligibility can only be confirmed upon submission of a complete application.
IELTS (Academic):
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6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)
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TOEFL (iBT):
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80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking) |
PTE (Academic):
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65 (with no less than 59 in each element) |
| MUET: |
Band 4 |
- IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
- IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
- IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
- MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.
Learning and assessment
How you will learn
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Supervision
- Lab sessions
- Computer labs
In addition to lectures, some modules have lab sessions, some have workshops and some drop in sessions. Each module is run with the aim of providing best learning experience for students and module objectives are achieved by devising the most appropriate delivery and assessment methods.
How you will be assessed
- Group coursework
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Examinations
- Presentation
Modules are assessed by a combination of exams and coursework at the end of the relevant semester.
Fees
| Malaysian students | RM50,000 per programme |
| International students | RM55,000 per programme |
Funding
Find out about scholarships, financial assistance and specific research funding available to all malaysian and international students.
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Why Join the University of Nottingham Malaysia?
- Study at Malaysia’s No. 1 UK university*, the first and largest UK institution in the country
- A founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities, we offer a world-class UK education with strong global recognition, impactful research, and academic excellence
- 5-Star Rating for research excellence recognised by the Malaysian Research Assessment (MyRA) for world-class research achievements
- Our graduates are consistently sought after by the top 100 global brands and earn up to 2x more** than the average graduate salary in Malaysia
*Based on student enrolment data from the Profile Book IPTS (MOHE) 2023.
**Based on the UNM Graduate Destination Survey (June 2023), with a national average salary of RM2,700.
This content was last updated on 30 May 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.