Master of Environmental Engineering

This program provides students with advanced knowledge of the principles underpinning sustainable development and the opportunity to gain employment skills in the engineering practice of environmental management.

Environmental engineers manage and evaluate sustainable solutions for their impact on the economy, society and the environment. The Master of Environmental Engineering provides the theoretical and practical skills required to work for environmental control authorities. This program is designed to provide engineers with advanced knowledge of the principles underpinning sustainable development and the opportunity to gain skills in the engineering practice environmental management. Participants will develop a broad understanding of environmental management practice, while investigating themes that focus on water management, energy and water resources. The program has a strong industry focus, with 50% of subjects taught by industry practitioners. A research project may also be taken in the work place, as part of the program.

Career Outcomes

This program is suitable for engineers seeking a career change to a position that involves responsibilities in environmental engineering. Participants will have an advanced understanding of the practice of environmental management and sustainable development, particularly in the fields of water resources management, energy studies and development technologies. Environmental engineers manage environmental aspects of a business and model and analyse the environmental impact of an engineering solution.

Graduates work in government environmental organisations and in a variety of consulting and technical roles in industry. Many of our graduates work as environmental officers with local councils and other government authorities and in water and land management roles for the Environment Protection Authority, Department of Sustainability and Environment, water and water catchment authorities and as consultants. Environmental engineering graduates may find work with companies such as GHD, Golder Associates and Alluvium.

Environmental engineering is a growth area with many job opportunities, as well as new kinds of jobs being developed, in fields such as bushfire protection, carbon management, climate change, sustainable systems, land and water management, conservation and hydrology, waste management and renewable energy. It has never been a better time to gain an environmental engineering qualification, and the need for qualified environmental engineers has never been greater.

Mode

Coursework

Duration

1 year full-time
Available part-time.

Entry

Semester 1 or 2

Fees

Local: $25,920 per annum
International: $31,904 per annum

Specialised Masters Fee Rebate

Students seeking to develop expertise in more than one field of engineering or technology, may combine two specialised masters by coursework programs. A 20% rebate applies to engineering subjects in the second masters program.

Futher Fee Information

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Domestic Students

International Students

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Entry Requirements

A four year undergraduate degree in Engineering with an average grade of 65% (or University of Melbourne equivalent).

or

A three year undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline with an average grade of 65% (or University of Melbourne equivalent) and at least two years of full-time, documented and relevant work experience.

English Language Requirements

All students studying at the University of Melbourne must satisfy the University’s english language entry requirements. For graduate entry, Engineering offers an alternative.

Engineering English Language Entry Requirements

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Course Structure

Students will complete a one year (100 point) full-time (or part-time equivalent) program, consisting of eight subjects of 12.5 points each. Students must take four 12.5 point core subjects and 37.5 points of subjects from one of the following three themes:

• Waste Management
• Energy
• Water Resources

Topics covered include: air pollution, water and wastewater, municipal solid wastes, cleaner production, environment management systems, noise, vibration, water resources management, energy resources management, politics, the law and the economy. Participants are able to focus on skill development in the sectors relevant to them.

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For further information on course structures and subjects:

University Handbook listing

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Further Information

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