Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)

Environmental engineering. Be part of the solution.

We train environmental engineers capable of solving the world's biggest challenges. As an environmental engineer, you might help with the adaptation of infrastructure and ecosystems to climate change. Or you could rehabilitate land damaged by mining. You might work on the clean-up of an oil spill that threatens ecosystems.

Our environmental engineers learn to work with other specialists. This ensures that they can optimise resource use and minimise long-term impacts on the environment.

What is environmental engineering? Environmental engineers combine knowledge of chemistry, geomechanics, hydrology and land surface processes. By studying courses in environmental engineering and related fields, they learn to develop sustainable engineering practices. Engineers use their knowledge to find solutions to complex environmental problems like water pollution and soil erosion. Environmental engineers have a profound impact on our health and quality of life.

Course overview

Develop workplace skills through Professional Practice Courses and diversify skills through four Elective Pathway Courses. Build critical technical and engineering skills in:

• Biology
• Environmental chemistry
• Environmental legislation and planning
• Fluid mechanics
• Hydro biological modelling
• Geotechnical engineering
• Land surface process and management
• Water engineering
• Surface and groundwater pollution

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Environmental engineers work in a wide range of industries. Roles are flexible and diverse. You may prefer hands-on fieldwork or design and development. Or you might prefer a leadership role managing people and projects.

Environmental engineers play an important role in industry and government. They may find work with consultancies, contracting firms, universities, research and development organisations, engineering companies and government organisations.

Professional outcomes:

• Water Reclamation Project Designer
• Environmental Remediation Expert
• Environmental Impact Consultant
• Toxic Materials Control engineer
• Sustainable Fisheries Consultant
• Climate Impact Assessment Expert