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MSc Global Sustainability Engineering

Heriot-Watt University 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Course Overview This MSc in Global Sustainability Engineering equips science and engineering graduates with the advanced technical and strategic skills needed to lead sustainable development worldwide. The program provides a holistic, interdisciplinary education inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, preparing graduates to become advocates for change. Students will learn to critically analyze unsustainable systems and implement both incremental and disruptive engineering solutions. Key Program Highlights Directly informed by over 30 years of research and world-leading expertise from the university's Research Centre for Carbon Solutions A flexible curriculum with core courses in fundamental issues and a choice of specialized electives to tailor your degree Focus on breaking down disciplinary barriers to develop a holistic, systems-thinking approach to complex problems Prepares graduates for careers as technical consultants and specialists capable of driving sustainable innovation Capstone 60-credit dissertation project allows for deep, practical research into a chosen sustainability challenge

Available Intakes

September 2026
CampusHeriot-Watt Edinburgh Campus
CityEdinburgh
ModeFullTime
Duration12 Months
FeeGBP 25,480