Sheffield Launches MSc in Sustainability & Energy Engg

The University of Sheffield, UK, has unveiled a brand new MSc in Sustainability and Energy Engineering and is now accepting applications for the September 2026 intake. The courses aim to provide graduates with highly developed technical and analytical capabilities to respond to the most urgent global issues related to energy systems, environmental protection, and resource management.

The program also focuses on students gaining a thorough understanding of sustainable technologies, energy innovation, and environmental strategies that will enable them to design, evaluate and optimize processes and policies in the energy and environmental sectors. Moreover, students will be given the freedom to concentrate on themes that interest them most such as clean energy technologies, circular economy principles, process sustainability, or environmental management systems.

Delivered by world, leading academics who are directly engaged in producing cutting, edge research, the program features experiential training in advanced energy modeling, life cycle assessment, renewable energy systems, and sustainable engineering tools. A substantial research project is a core part of the program, which provides students with the opportunity to do original work under expert guidance and to make a valuable contribution.

Through laboratory work, industry, linked projects, and real, world case studies, participants will develop practical problem, solving capabilities together with transferable skills such as data analysis, project management, and critical thinking thus being equipped for making an immediate impact in their professional roles.

This degree is very highly regarded by employers in areas such as engineering, energy, environmental consultancy, policy, making, and research. Graduates will be in a very good position to help bring about the transition to net, zero economies and sustainable development.

The MSc program welcomes international students and the annual tuition fee is  £34,340 for the 2026 intake. To be eligible, applicants should hold a 3, or 4, year bachelor’s degree in any of the disciplines Engineering, Science, or Technology from a recognized university, with the minimum aggregate of 55%. Applicants must also satisfy the English language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in each component) or an equivalent qualification.

Non, UK fee, paying students who accept their offer before 4:00pm UK time on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 will be automatically granted the 3, 000 tuition fee discount as a scholarship no separate application being necessary. The program application deadline is 1 September 2026.