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Environmental Design and Engineering MSc industry connections

Our degree is guided by the expertise of our advisory board, including alumni from the course's 40-year history now working in influential positions in industry.

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Our industry connections are embedded throughout the degree, with guest lectures and networking opportunities. The Industry Advisory Board ensure the degree's contents are in keeping with the latest requirements in the range of built environment industries relevant to environmental design and engineering.

Industry views on Environmental Design and Engineering MSc

In today’s rapidly changing world, where climate change, resource scarcity, and urbanization pose critical challenges, the demand for professionals who can drive sustainable solutions has never been greater. Having studied the Environmental Design and Engineering MSc program at UCL in 2005, I gained firsthand experience of how the program equips students with the essential knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to tackle these pressing issues.

Environmental Design and Engineering MSc goes beyond traditional engineering by integrating environmental science, policy, and design, fostering a holistic understanding of sustainability. UCL’s strong industry connections provide networking opportunities, internships, and real-world projects. In today’s job market, there’s a growing demand for professionals who can contribute to sustainability and combat climate change. Whether you work directly in sectors like renewable energy, green finance, or carbon management, or champion sustainable practices within other organizations, the Environmental Design and Engineering MSc program prepares you to make a meaningful impact. - Marjan Gholamalipour, Arup

Industry advisory board members

  • Joe Jack Williams, FCBStudios
  • David Hawkins, Skelly and Couch
  • Anastasia Mylona, CIBSE
  • Anis Abou Zaki, Foster and Partners
  • Craig Robertson, AHMM
  • Marie-Louise Schembri, Hilson Moran
  • Marjan Gholamalipour, Arup
  • Saud Muhsinovic, Mott MacDonald