Taught Postgraduate Degree Courses - MSc Energy and Environment
Fact File
About the course
We are increasingly aware that our present and future energy demands and particularly our over reliance on fossil fuels contribute to global warming and can destabilise world economies.
Results of climate change are already visible through out the world, with changing coastlines and ecosystems, epidemics and poverty. Gas and oil prices are still on the up, and whilst demand carries on increasing, it is likely that production will peak during the next decade. Urban populations are also continuing to grow, bringing with them waste disposal problems, traffic congestion and greater power, heating and refrigeration needs, as well as fire and explosion hazards.
As a responses to this we are now seeing changing energy policies worldwide, geared towards encouraging energy autonomy by developing renewable energies and recycling initiatives as well as implementing low carbon technologies. At the same time pollution control guidelines and emission regulations have tightened.
The MSc in Energy and Environment is one of a handful of courses in the UK university sector that provides graduates from diverse engineering, scientific and technical backgrounds with an expertise in new energy technologies, solid waste recycling, air and water pollution, and fire and explosion protection.
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Typical careers
Typically, graduates of this course are likely to go on to work in senior posts with high levels of responsibility in energy and environmental consultancies, energy specialists, architectural firms and in environmental departments of local authorities, government agencies, major funding bodies and large industrial companies. Some graduates choose the path of academic research and so subsequently undertake a PhD.
Further information and how to apply
Please contact the Postgraduate admissions team:
- Email: tpgspemeadmissions@leeds.ac.uk
- Tel: +44(0)113 343 2343
Please complete a postgraduate taught course application form which is available to download or email the University admissions office or you can apply on-line by visiting the University admissions website
This course is part of the School of Process, Environmental and Materials Engineering