MSc

Environmental & Energy Engineering

Graduate story I am Shiny Alex from Chennai, India. I did my MSc in Environmental

and Energy Engineering in 2013. I completed my under graduate

degree in Civil Engineering in India. Initially when I looked for doing

my masters I found that University of Sheffield offered MSc (Eng)

Environmental and Energy Engineering. This course uniquely com-

bines both environmental and energy modules which is really inter-

esting and challenging. I chose University of Sheffield because first of

all I liked the course they offered. All the modules covered in the

course were clearly given in the university website. The university

had a good reputation and is well known for its heritage. I had

friends of friends who studied in this university. They told me about

the student life in University of Sheffield and the friendly nature of

people of Sheffield, which really attracted me. These are the main

reasons which made me choose University of Sheffield.

I came to Sheffield with five of my friends. In the beginning I found it

difficult to find the ways to university but when I went to the stu-

dents union I got a warm welcome from the people there. They gave

me a map of the university which was very useful. In the beginning

of the semester we had the give it a go events which helped us to

learn new thing and also gave us a chance to make new friends. The

introduction lecture given by our department professors was very

informative and gave an outline of do’s and don’ts while studying in

the university. Then the formal lectures started. Initially I found it

quiet difficult to adapt to the system of teaching in UK which is

pretty different from Indian system. But whenever I had trouble in

understanding or any other issues regarding my studies I can meet

the teacher in person or I can just send a mail stating the problem.

I got instant replies from them which helped to adapt to this system

quickly and easily. All my teachers are very friendly, understanding

and never hesitated to answer even my silly questions. University of

Sheffield has many study resources of which the most notable one is

Information Commons, where we can find all sort of books and the

most attractive part is, it is open 24 x 7 throughout the year.

About the city, Sheffield is on the best place I’ve ever come across. It

is a peaceful and lovely city with friendly people. On the roads even

strangers will greet us with a smile which is really fascinating.

Sheffield has more number of parks where we can see chirping birds,

green grass, children playing and people with their pets which will

refresh our mind. There are plenty of trees in Sheffield which makes

the city look greener and beautiful. The only thing which is quiet

uncomfortable is the cold winter but this can be easily tackled by

proper clothing. There are also a number of tourist attractions in and

around the city of Sheffield where we can spend our leisure time

with friends. On the whole it is a delightful experience to study in

University of Sheffield which is a second home and to live in Sheffield

which is a home away from home.

MSc (Eng)

Environmental & Energy Engineering

Postgraduate study

Chemical and Biological Engineering www.sheffield.ac.uk/cbe/pg/taught/eee

Career prospects

The course provides an excellent opportunity for career development in a wide range of industries Recent graduates have taken up posts in various employment sectors including industry, education, public and commerce.

Departmental Seminars and Industrial Visit

Throughout the academic year, the Department organises a series of invited lectures and seminars, as well as regular visits to UK industrial plants. These are all an integral part of the MSc (Eng) course.

Entry Requirements

The course is designed for students with a first degree (or equivalent) in engineering or science who wish to specialise in the area of environmental/energy technology or who are already working in this field, but wish to deepen their knowledge. The wide choice of optional modules available ensures that the needs and interests of all candidates are catered for in such a diverse subject area. The course is suitable for international and home students. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide documentary evidence of English language competence (i.e. IELTS minimum overall score 6.5 with no individual score lower than 5.5). Successful candidates may be required to attend an English language course at the University before or during the programme.

How to apply

Candidates can apply for our MSc course by using the University's online application form. There are no fees to apply for the course.

www.shef.ac.uk/postgradapplication/

Contact us

For more information, please contact:

Postgraduate Admissions Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Tel: +44 (0)114 222 7500 Fax: +44 (0)114 222 7501 email : m.soto@sheffield.ac.uk

Programme Structure

The programmes of study are modular in nature allowing you a certain level of flexibility in the design of your degrees. You must take all the core modules specified and choose from a range of approved modules. The MSc (Eng) course consists of a core of five compulsory modules, plus a major research project and three optional modules. The total contact time for the taught element of the course is typically 300 hours depending on the module selection. To pass the requirements for a MSc (Eng) qualification you must gain 180 credits.

Core modules

Introduction to Fuel and Energy 15 credits Applied Energy Engineering 15 credits Environment - Gaseous Emissions 15 credits Environment - Particulate Emissions 15 credits Environment - Liquid Effluents 15 credits

Optional modules (can choose 3 options)

Computational Fluid Dynamics 15 credits Fires and Explosions 15 credits Energy from Biomass and Waste 15 credits Low Carbon Energy, Science & Technology 15 credits Environmental Protection 15 credits Nuclear Reactor Engineering 15 credits Oil & Gas Utilisation 15 credits

Research project 60 credits

Each student registered for a Masters' degree is required to complete a research-based dissertation. The dissertation is a major part of the degree and you are allocated an academic supervisor who will provide advice and guidance throughout. Students take the opportunity to tackle "real-life" problems and the topic for study is selected in consultation with appropriate members of the academic staff. The range of projects is very diverse reflecting the individual areas of expertise of staff and/or your personal interest or that of your sponsoring organisations.