Master of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering)
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 1 - 2 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 8338
- CRICOS code 084282A
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Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this program2025 Indicative CSP first year fee
- $9,500*
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2025 Indicative CSP fee to complete degree
- $19,000*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $58,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $121,000*
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
麻豆社madou鈥檚 Master of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering) is a two-year postgraduate degree with Australia鈥檚 leading School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The program is designed for students who already have an accredited engineering degree and want to broaden their job prospects through specialisation.
Through this program you鈥檒l learn about on safe, sustainable and ethical development of urban infrastructure, allowing you to carve out a career that merges engineering and sustainability. You鈥檒l gain a depth of knowledge across a broad range of areas, including:
- Transport engineering
- Waste management
- Water engineering
- Renewable energy
- Civil engineering
- Project management
The Master of Engineering Science is a non-accredited program designed to deepen your expertise, so you can push your career in the direction you want it to go. If you have a degree or extensive professional experience in a related area, you can apply for credit of up to 50% of this program).
Why study this degree at 麻豆社madou?
The latest 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject placed 麻豆社madou as the top engineering faculty in Australia and #31 in the world. We鈥檝e consistently received a five-star rating for employability, teaching and research.
We鈥檙e known as the leading Civil and Environmental Engineering school in Australia. We're ranked 1st in Australia and 17th globally for Civil and Structural Engineering by QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024.
As a leading hub for environmental research, we ensure our research is woven into our teaching. Our work includes environmental footprint analysis, life cycle assessment and sustainable consumption and production.
To support our strong research focus and educational excellence, we have some of the best听Environmental Engineering facilities听in the country. When you study at 麻豆社madou, you鈥檒l have access to state-of-the-art facilities such as the听,听Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory, and the听.
Benefits of studying with us:
- We combine online learning and face-to-face, hands-on experience
- Student-led projects and industry-based training
- Strong partnerships with industry in education, research, training and employment
- With $104 million invested in unique, laboratory facilities, you鈥檒l have access to cutting edge technology throughout your degree.
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Entry requirements
This Master of Engineering Science specialisation accepts students from any engineering discipline.听
Entry into the Master鈥檚 program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in any engineering discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor鈥檚 degree is mandatory.*
*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)
麻豆社madou recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete听your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.
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听A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (听equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.
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听A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (听equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.
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A 3 year Bachelor Degree (听equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 麻豆社madou depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 麻豆社madou requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
This Master of Engineering Science specialisation accepts students from any engineering discipline.听
Entry into the Master鈥檚 program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in any engineering discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor鈥檚 degree is mandatory.*
*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)
麻豆社madou recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete听your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.
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听A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (听equivalent)听from any institution in any engineering discipline.
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听A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (听equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.
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A 3 year Bachelor Degree (听equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with . 麻豆社madou College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your 麻豆社madou journey with confidence.鈥
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 麻豆社madou depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 麻豆社madou requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 麻豆社madou. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
When you choose to study a Master of Engineering Science, you鈥檒l choose from one of 26 specialisations which will help you make your next career move.
Within these specialisations your study will include:
- Enquiry-based courses
- Disciplinary courses
- Engineering and Technical Management Courses.
You鈥檒l be able to tailor your degree to your interests by combining courses in your chosen specialisation with elective courses.
You鈥檒l also have the chance to work on a complex, open-ended enquiry-based research project.
Full program structure
Degree structures can vary depending on your specialisation of choice, the number of courses you choose and timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below.
Depending on your specialisation and your previous studies/professional experience you may study:
- At least 4 Disciplinary Courses
- At least 4 Advanced Disciplinary Courses
- At least 1 Engineering and Technical Management Course
- At least 3 enquiry-based courses (which includes a research project)
- At least 4 elective courses (across Disciplinary, Advanced Disciplinary and Engineering and Technical Management courses)
Through the Disciplinary and Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses you鈥檒l learn the technical knowledge and skills you need for your chosen specialisation. You鈥檒l also update your knowledge in cutting-edge developments in your area of interest.
Engineering and Technical Management courses help you build skills in communicating and justifying professional decisions, employing ethical approaches to practice, and developing the abilities required for roles more focused on project and or staff management, leadership and strategy.
You鈥檒l complete a research project in this degree within the enquiry-based courses. In this you can choose to develop听your听Postgraduate Research skills to assist with the research project听component听of the degree听or as your first step towards a Higher Degree Research (PhD) program.听Or you can complete听a 鈥淟aunching a Startup鈥 course where you will be equipped with听the skills necessary to successfully听commercialise听your ideas.
Future careers
As an Environmental Engineer, you鈥檒l have the experience and knowledge to听support听sustainability and ethical urban development. Job opportunities for environmental engineers are predicted to continue to grow rapidly as we shift towards sustainable futures.
You鈥檒l have the qualifications and opportunity to work in a broad range of sectors and roles, including:
- Construction
- Renewable energy
- Electricity, gas, water and waste services
- Urban development
- Manufacturing
- Government roles
- Scientific and technical services
Examples of work you might take part in as an Environmental Engineer include; working with a water company on water loss initiatives, consulting on tender projects, such as recycling or desalination plants, and planning sustainable infrastructure for governments.听
麻豆社madou Engineering researchers work with over 100 industry and government organisations each year.听
麻豆社madou Engineering graduates are some of the most sought-after professional engineers in Australia and abroad thanks to the reputation of our research and teaching.听
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through our听听portal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and Faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date.听.
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For most international students, applications are submitted via听our鈥痵ervice. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement听date. For听more information visit听our鈥.
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Fees & Scholarships
$9,000*
$18,500*
All places within this degree are Commonwealth supported. This means that if you receive an offer from 麻豆社madou Sydney as a domestic student, you will have a substantial proportion of your fees听 subsidised by the Australian government. Start your application today with our guide on how to apply.听
*The indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fees are an estimate based on the relevant student contribution band/s for a Commonwealth Supported Place undertaking a standard full-time load of 48 units of credit per year (1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load/1 EFTSL). To find out more about Commonwealth Supported Places visit Postgraduate Commonwealth Support.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the degree/program. The indicative fee listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the .
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the听.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit听.
Scholarships
At 麻豆社madou, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you鈥檙e a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
Featured scholarship
The 麻豆社madou Women in Engineering Research Scholarship was established to assist women of high academic achievement with an interest in a research and/or an academic career in engineering. 麻豆社madou Engineering offers two Women in Engineering Top-up Scholarships every semester.听听
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