Life Cycle Assessment
Key information
- Start date:
- 20 April 2026
- Attendance dates:
- Monday 20 - Friday 24 April 2026
- Venue:
- In personThomas Telford Building, University of Surrey Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH
Introduction
These modules can be taken as standalone or as part of building up to a certificate, diploma or master’s degree if you complete and pass all the associated assessments. You can take up to three standalone modules before deciding whether you want to work towards any of these.
If you do decide to build up to a qualification, then you will need to complete and pass the following amount of modules within a five year period:
- Four modules for a certificate
- Eight modules for a diploma
- Eight modules and a dissertation for a degree.
Please note that certain modules will be compulsory depending on the degree you opt to take.
If you would like to gain a qualification then you will need to register onto one of our masters courses:
At the time which you apply to register for one of these MSc programmes you should complete the below form:
For more information and how to apply, see our guide for applicants about credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (PDF).
Module overview
This module builds an understanding of life cycle assessment methodology developed in the Life Cycle Thinking and the Circular Economy module, by providing more in-depth training on life cycle assessment methodology, and practical experience of doing a life cycle assessment.
You are encouraged to take the Life Cycle Thinking and the Circular Economy module before doing this module.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the life cycle assessment methodology
- Be aware of the resources required to do a life cycle assessment study in practice
- Be able to provide a critical perspective on the quality of a life cycle assessment study done by others
- Understand the key benefits and challenges of the application of life cycle assessment for a range of purposes.
Course content
Content includes the following:
- Impact assessment and management of uncertainty
- Practical experience of executing an life cycle assessment using commercial software
- Exposure to a range of resources available to do life cycle assessment including inventory databases and life cycle impact assessment methods.
Learning and teaching methods
The learning and teaching methods include:
- Preparatory reading
- Lectures
- Hands-on life cycle assessment study and group discussions.
Assessment
- An individual foundation concepts quiz, prior to starting the module
- Group exercises during the module
- A 3,000 word individual report, to be completed over the four-week period following this module.
Please note: If you are taking this as a standalone module, then you are not required to complete the post-module report, however, this will mean that you won't gain any credits for completing the module and so won't be able to work towards a qualification if you later decide to do so. You will be issued with a certificate of attendance.
Course leader
Professor Jhuma Sadhukhan
Associate Director of Global Center for Sustainable Bioproducts | Associate Director of C-Loop Advanced Manufacturing Hub | ELMENTAL EngBio Mission Hub CoI | Vice Chancellor Researcher of Y2024 | Professor of Environmental, Energy and Chemical Engineering
Reading list
You will be required to do some reading prior to the module starting.
Go to the reading list and enter the module number ENGM253 in the search field.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements if you are taking this as a standalone module.
For those wanting to build up to a qualification, please refer to the MSc course pages for entry requirements:
International students
While we welcome international students on our CPD modules registering for this CPD module does not make you eligible for a UK student visa if you require this to enter the UK.
Fees and funding
Price per person:
£1,450
Home students£2,900
Overseas studentsFor group bookings or bespoke training packages please contact us.
What these fees include
Please note that we do not charge VAT as we are an educational establishment.
Price excludes all travel, accommodation, expenses.
How to apply
For those taking this as a standalone module, applications are taken through our online store. It is advised that you book no later than one month before the course start date.
Payment can be accepted by credit card or debit card. Payments will be accepted subject to availability. Please note that we do not charge VAT as we are an educational establishment.
If you have any problems with booking or payments then please contact ifs@surrey.ac.uk.
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Disclaimer
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Course location and contact details
Campus location
Stag HillThis course is based at Stag Hill campus. Stag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught.
Additional information
This course will be based in Thomas Telford Building.
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey GU2 7XH