Environmental Engineering - MEng (Hons)

University of Nottingham

Begin your journey as an environmental engineer with our four-year MEng Environmental Engineering programme. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to help develop smarter, cleaner solutions that reduce environmental impact and make better use of the planet’s resources.Fully accredited by [IChemE](https://www.icheme.org/) (Institution of Chemical Engineers) and [IOM3](https://www.iom3.org/) (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining), this course offers some of the UK’s strongest graduate outcomes, with excellent employment rates and competitive starting salaries. Build the skills to shape practical solutions to real environmental challenges.Study in modern, well-equipped labs and design studios, where hands-on, collaborative learning is central to your experience. From your first year itself, you’ll be working on design projects that connect theory to real challenges in areas like energy, water, waste management, and biotechnology.You’ll develop core expertise in environmental engineering while gaining valuable skills in project and business management, data analysis, and teamwork. The course also supports your progression toward Chartered Engineer status, following the required industrial training and experience.[Explore the journeys of our engineering alumni](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/alumni/alumni.aspx).**Why choose this course?****Course highlights*** Accredited by the [IChemE](https://www.icheme.org/) (Institution of Chemical Engineers) and [IOM3](https://www.iom3.org/) (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining).* Engage with practical labs, real-world design projects and industry-focused experiences, under the guidance of research, industrial and teaching experts.* Get industry experience with an integrated year in industry and dedicated careers and placement support within the Faculty of Engineering. Graduate destinations include Air Products, AtkinsRealis, Environment Agency, ExxonMobil, Jacobs and Roberts Environmental.**Proven results*** We’re ranked 9th in the UK for chemical engineering in the [Complete University Guide 2026](https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings "Complete university guide rankings"), [The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026](https://www.thetimes.com/uk-university-rankings/league-table) and [The Guardian University Guide 2026](https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2025/sep/13/best-uk-universities-for-chemical-engineering-league-table).* The average starting salary for chemical and environmental undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £35,980 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).

Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering