A 2:1 in a numerate subject
The minimum academic requirement is a 2:1 in Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences or other numerate subject.
Master's · Imperial Civil and Environmental Engineering
Imperial MSc Environmental Engineering: numerate graduates, with a lab-and-code core
Imperial's MSc Environmental Engineering is a one-year, full-time vocational course in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering that starts in October 2027. Its page asks for a 2:1 in Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences or another numerate subject, with a grounding in mathematics such as A-level Mathematics grade A or B. The core combines chemistry and microbiology, laboratory analysis, fluid mechanics and Python-based environmental analytics.
2027-28 entry · Official information
What Imperial asks for in Imperial MSc Environmental Engineering
Taken from the Imperial College London postgraduate taught course page for the MSc Environmental Engineering and read on 2 November 2026. The page describes 2027-28 entry; confirm every date and rule on the page before you rely on it.
A mathematics grounding
A suitable grounding in mathematics is required, for example A-level Mathematics grade A or B. The course assumes grounding in programming principles and mathematical concepts expected from degree holders in numerate subjects.
Standard English requirement
For admission to this course, applicants must achieve the standard university requirement in the appropriate English language qualification.
Lab-based training and Python
The course provides practical lab-based training in analytical techniques, and a core module develops Python skills for statistical analysis of environmental data.
Rounds 2 to 4
Round 2 closes on Wednesday 6 January 2027, Round 3 on Wednesday 10 March 2027 and Round 4 on Wednesday 28 April 2027. The page recommends applying early.
A vocational course, often a route to a PhD
The page describes a vocational programme and says many students continue to a PhD.
Official sources
Read on 2 November 2026 on the Imperial College London postgraduate taught course page for the MSc Environmental Engineering, which describes 2027-28 entry. The English-language score table, the accepted international qualifications, the optional-module descriptions, the fee and funding pages and the admissions website were not read and are not stated.
Fit
Which first degrees fit
The page sets a broad rule through the word numerate. The readings below mix Imperial's wording with Avandy's judgment, and the labels say which is which.
A civil engineering, natural sciences or earth sciences graduate
These are the named subjects. The course deals with water supply, wastewater treatment, sustainable resource management and pollution control.
A graduate from another numerate subject
The page accepts other numerate subjects but expects mathematics, for example A-level Mathematics grade A or B, and a grounding in programming principles. Document these on your application.
A graduate who wants research training
The page describes a vocational, career-orientated programme that ends in a research project, and says many students continue to a PhD. Decide whether you are using it as a career course or as a PhD stepping stone.
Decision
A vocational course with technical depth
The core mixes science, engineering and data skills.
Core
Chemistry and Microbiology for Environmental Engineering, Computational and Statistical Tools for Environmental Analytics, Contaminated Land and Groundwater, Containment Engineering, Environmental Analysis, Environmental Fluid Mechanics, Sustainable Resource Management and Urban Hydrology and Urban Drainage.
Hands-on and data
Practical lab-based training in analytical techniques, and Python for statistical analysis and inference of environmental data.
Avandy's judgment (heuristic, not a university rule)
If you come from a non-engineering numerate subject, show both the mathematics and some coding or lab experience, because the core assumes programming principles and includes laboratory work.
Application
Rounds and choices
The page describes a staged admissions process and says to apply by 23.59 UK time on the closing date of a round.
Which round
Round 2 closes on 6 January 2027 with a decision by 3 March 2027. Round 3 closes on 10 March 2027 with a decision by 5 May 2027. Round 4 closes on 28 April 2027 with a decision by 1 July 2027.
One form, two courses
You can submit one application form per year of entry and choose up to two courses.
Avandy's judgment (heuristic, not a university rule)
With the page warning that later rounds may have no places, aim for Round 2 if your documents are ready.
Planning
Planning for the October 2027 start
The page describes an October 2027 start, and the dates here belong to that cycle.
What to do now
Check your degree against the named subjects, document your mathematics and programming grounding, and choose a round. Re-read the page before submitting, because Imperial says course information is subject to change.
Support
Independent support with course choice and the written application
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with Imperial College London or any of its departments. Support sits within the Avandy Trinity Advisory Model: a Strategic Admissions Consultant, a PhD-level Academic Mentor and a Subject-specific Tutor, working to the published requirements of each course. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
What degree does Imperial MSc Environmental Engineering ask for?
A 2:1 in Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences or another numerate subject.
What mathematics is needed?
A suitable grounding in mathematics, for example A-level Mathematics grade A or B.
Does the course involve coding and lab work?
Yes. The page describes practical lab-based training and a core module developing Python skills for environmental data analysis.
When is the next deadline for October 2027?
Round 2 closes on Wednesday 6 January 2027, Round 3 on Wednesday 10 March 2027 and Round 4 on Wednesday 28 April 2027.
Can it lead to a PhD?
The page says many students continue their studies to undertake research towards a PhD.
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