Sustainable Engineering

Why should you choose a UCL sustainable engineering degree?

Ranked as one of the top 10 universities worldwide. UCL was 9th globally in the latest QS World University Rankings (2026).
Committed to a zero-carbon UCL by 2030. In three years (2019-22) we eliminated 53% of carbon dioxide from building energy use. Our LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) programme helps our researchers reduce their environmental footprint for greater sustainability.
Industry partnerships and connections. UCL Engineering is proud to work in partnership with world leaders across a wide range of industries. Many of our programmes involve working alongside practitioners and experts from our industry partners.
Real world research impact. Whether we’re revolutionising EV battery charging, or helping scale up the manufacturing of the COVID-19 vaccine, the impact of our research continues to be felt all over the planet.
Study in one of the world’s greatest capital cities. London is ranked as the world’s third-most student-friendly location, according to QS Best Cities Ranking 2026. We've got engineering campuses in historic Bloomsbury, and a new UCL East campus in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with world-class laboratory and workshop facilities.
Dedicated careers support. The UCL Careers Guidance team is there to support you throughout your degree and for three years afterwards. If you’re looking to progress to doctoral studies, the Environment Domain Early Careers Network (EDEN) is on hand to support your environmental research ambitions through seminars, networking events and grant advice.

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Undergraduate programmes

Science and Engineering for Social Change BSc

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Science and Engineering for Social Change BSc

Explore an interdisciplinary approach to the scientific, engineering, social, and political perspectives needed to solve global challenges.

Civil Engineering BEng

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Civil Engineering BEng

Covering structural design, transport systems, earthquake resilience, and environmental engineering, this programme prepares you for a dynamic career shaping the built and natural environments.

Civil Engineering MEng

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Civil Engineering MEng

A four-year programme in which you'll develop expertise in structural design, transport systems, earthquake resilience, and environmental engineering, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges.

Postgraduate programmes

Digital Manufacturing of Advanced Materials MSc

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Digital Manufacturing of Advanced Materials MSc

Smart technologies and digitisation are radically changing the way new chemicals and materials are being developed and produced. This MSc will prepare you to enter a rapidly-changing space.

Global Management of Natural Resources MSc

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Global Management of Natural Resources MSc

Study the global management of natural resources at both UCL and Adelaide University on this jointly delivered Master's programme.

Nature-Inspired Engineering MSc

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Nature-Inspired Engineering MSc

Learn how to harness nature’s principles to develop innovative technologies for sustainable manufacturing on this MSc.

Environmental Systems Engineering MSc

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Environmental Systems Engineering MSc

Explore complex environmental issues and technological systems through the lens of systems engineering.

Responsible Finance and Alternative Assets MSc

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Responsible Finance and Alternative Assets MSc

Learn the analytical and computational foundations of finance, impact investing, and environmental investment and policy.

Sustainable Structural Engineering MSc

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Sustainable Structural Engineering MSc

Explore structural engineering within the climate emergency context and aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Civil Engineering MSc

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Civil Engineering MSc

Combining theory with extensive project-based experience, this course covers the diverse facets of civil engineering.

Earthquake Engineering with Disaster Management MSc

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Earthquake Engineering with Disaster Management MSc

Learn the technical, analysis and design skills to work in earthquake engineering and disaster management.

Engineering for International Development MSc

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Engineering for International Development MSc

Delving into everything from infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, and social impact.

Future Manufacturing and Nanoscale Engineering MSc

Learn to achieve results in environments designed to replicate industrial settings and collaborate regularly with external industry partners.

Manufacturing with Innovation and Enterprise MSc

Manufacturing with Innovation and Enterprise MSc

Acquire skills in advanced characterisation techniques to investigate the properties of different materials at the nano and micro scales.

Power Systems Engineering MSc

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Power Systems Engineering MSc

Learn how to optimise conventional energy systems and find ways to mitigate emissions, as well as design and implement electrical and renewable energy-driven propulsion systems and power sources.

Climate, Innovation and Sustainability Policy MPA

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Climate, Innovation and Sustainability Policy MPA

Explore contemporary climate and sustainability policy issues at local, national, and global levels. Consider the impact of new technologies and the growing need for innovations to support changing ec

Development, Technology and Innovation Policy MPA

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Development, Technology and Innovation Policy MPA

Gain skills and tools to explore how public policy can help align such developments to effectively respond to persistent and new societal challenges.

Urban Innovation and Policy MPA

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Urban Innovation and Policy MPA

Explore urban policy change and understand the innovations reshaping cities as economic, environmental, social and physical systems.

Urban Sustainability and Resilience MRes

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Urban Sustainability and Resilience MRes

Explore urban systems, policies, processes, technologies, and materials shaping future cities, and gain the research skills and methodologies needed to impact this fast-evolving field.