MEng Environmental Engineering
About this course
MEng in Environmental Engineering is a chemical engineering degree focusing on sustainable infrastructure, natural resource management, and technical solutions to ecological problems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Environmental Analysis, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year programme includes an optional work placement year and is delivered at the Penryn Campus in Cornwall. The first year establishes engineering foundations through compulsory modules such as Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project, Fundamentals of Mechanics, Fundamentals of Materials, Fundamentals of Electronics, and Fundamentals of Engineering. The second year expands into technical applications with Geographical Information Science and Systems, Remote Sensing for Environmental Management, Grand Geoenvironmental Challenges, Geotechnics, Data, Signals and Systems, Renewable Energy Systems 1, Fluid Mechanics, and Discipline Group Challenge Project. The third year addresses specialized methods through Hydrogeology, Life Cycle Analysis, Risk, Reliability Systems and Safety Management, Dissertation Project, and Environmental Engineering Consultancy Project. Students can also select from optional modules including Applied AI and Control, Wind Energy, and Sustainable Architecture.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB. Required subjects: GCE A-Level Maths grade B and another science* subject at grade B. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. *Accepted GCE A-Level/AS science subjects include: Biology/Human Biology**; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths**; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. IB: 34/665-32/655.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 25%
- South East: 28%
- South West: 22%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing
- Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project
- Fundamentals of Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Materials
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Fundamentals of Engineering
- Geographical Information Science and Systems
- Remote Sensing for Environmental Management
- Grand Geoenvironmental Challenges
- Geotechnics
- Data, Signals and Systems
- Renewable Energy Systems 1
- Fluid Mechanics
- Discipline Group Challenge Project
- Hydrogeology
- Life Cycle Analysis
- Risk, Reliability Systems and Safety Management
- Dissertation Project
- Environmental Engineering Consultancy Project
- Applied AI and Control
- Wind Energy
- Sustainable Architecture
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Environmental Engineering at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £54,000. The £42,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Environmental Engineering at University of Exeter do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Environmental Engineering at University of Exeter?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Environmental Engineering at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Does MEng Environmental Engineering at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Environmental Engineering at University of Exeter?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.