MSc Sustainable Engineering
Canterbury, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 23,500 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international | UK: £10,000
Key Summary
It’s time for new thinking. Rapid environmental change has forced global industries and governments to consider different ways of doing things - from the way we build, to the way we power our machines and lifestyles.
You’ll learn on a course that’s been developed alongside industry, with practical projects and real-world challenges. You’ll gather insights from people and organisations at the forefront of the Green Industrial Revolution. And you also have the option to see how these solutions are delivered, with an optional year in industry.
To deliver a more sustainable future, we need people with skills, ideas and imagination. People who dream of better. People like you.
If you’re ready to start shaping a more sustainable future, you can also start our Sustainable Engineering MSc in January.
Scholarship value
The award covers tuition fees, return airfares and living costs for a one-year taught Master's programme.
Deadline
Deadline for Commonwealth application: - 12 December 2024.
Hold an unconditional offer (with the only outstanding condition, international fee deposit) of a programme of study from the University of Kent - 31 January 2025
Criteria
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, candidates must:
- Hold an undergraduate degree at UK first-class level equivalent.
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by one of the eligible Commonwealth countries listed or be a British Protected Person.
- Be a permanent resident in one of the eligible Commonwealth countries listed above.
- To be committed to the University of Kent, you can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one University, but you may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship.
- Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high-income country.
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
- Return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete. In some circumstances, a student may be permitted to remain in the UK if seeing doctoral study and satisfy certain strict conditions.
- Hold an offer by the deadline for a full-time postgraduate taught degree on one of the eligible courses at the University of Kent:
- MSc Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Infectious Diseases
- MSc Cyber Security
- MA International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MSc Applied Actuarial Science
- MSc Conservation Science
- MA English and American Literature
Further details
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, set up by DFID in 1986, represent a unique partnership between the United Kingdom government and UK Universities.
Funded by the UK Department of International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Shared Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development. They are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
These scholarships are offered under six themes:
- Science and technology for development
- Strengthening health systems and capacity
- Promoting global prosperity
- Strengthening global peace, security and governance
- Strengthening resilience and response to crises - Access, inclusion and opportunity.
How to apply
To be considered for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship you must:
- Make a formal application for a postgraduate degree at the University of Kent commencing September 2025/26. This can be done online here.
- Complete the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) online application process. For information on how to do that and full details of the application process please go directly to the Commonwealth Scholarships webpages.
- Applications will be considered based on Academic Excellence and a completed application.
- The Commonwealth will accept applications until 12th December 2024 (closing at 16:00 GMT).
Stage 1
Compulsory modules currently include the following
- Foundations of Data Analytics
- Power Grid and Energy Storage
- Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems
- Project Management
- Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT)
- Engineering with Sustainable Materials
- Project and Dissertation
Making an impact
Companies all over the world are looking for graduates who can deliver innovative sustainable solutions, using technical skills, data analysis and project management.
Students who graduate from this MSc will be able to apply for a variety of roles, including:
- Sustainability engineer
- Renewable energy consultant
- Environmental analyst
- Research scientist
- IoT specialist
- Project manager
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and learning style:
- Lectures: Learn more about cutting-edge themes, with lecturers or guest experts
- Seminars: Discuss and explore concepts including materials recycling, energy, and data analytics
- Tutorials:
- Case studies: Find out how companies worldwide are approaching today’s issues
Assessments:
- Reports: Showcase your knowledge and problem solving in writing
- Coursework: Reinforce your learning by addressing challenges and questions
- Presentations: Sharpen your communication skills and make persuasive cases for change
- Mini group projects: Work as a team to tackle real-world sustainable challenges
- Individual project and dissertation: Choose or design an intensive project, conduct research, and deliver your findings
- Exams: Time-limited tests to assess your learning
Placements:
- One-year industrial placement (optional): Boost your employability and build your network with a year in industry
Resources and Support:
- Global Skills Award: Enhance your global awareness with workshops and postgraduate talks
- Industrial Panel: Our partners in industry and research ensure the course reflects the latest real-world developments
- Hands-on Support: Get more 1-to-1 help with our supportive lecturers and technicians
- Student Focus: Specialist employment support, student action groups, and events
- Modern Facilities: Learn in our re-developed spaces, featuring new computer suites, embedded system design tools, and mechanical workshop