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    Master of Engineering Science (Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering)
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    Master of Engineering Science (Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering)

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    084282A

    Credit point

    96 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 58,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Master of Engineering Science (Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering)

    About

    UNSW Master of Engineering Science in (Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering) is a 2-year full-time postgraduate degree that promotes flexible learning at Australia’s leading engineering faculty. It’s designed for students who already have a four-year accredited engineering degree and want to broaden their job prospects through cross training, re-training or specialisation.

    Water, like many natural resources, is the lifeblood of individuals and communities across the world. Effective and sustainable water and wastewater treatment are crucial for urban populations as well as environmentally responsible waste management. If you’re an engineer or professional interested in expanding your knowledge and skills in the area, this degree will cover current and future technologies for water usage, wastewater treatment and waste disposal. In this degree you’ll learn the fundamentals of current practices in this field and engage with existing and future technologies ensuring your degree is relevant today and tomorrow.  

    This is a non-accredited degree and does not offer industrial training.

    *Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

    Engineering is increasingly relying on creating human solutions for problems at the intersection of the natural and human world. When you possess expertise in water and wastewater you can shape positive futures for individuals and communities alike. We’re committed to shaping a more prosperous, safe and just society, with an emphasis on sustainability and consideration of engineering impacts.

    This degree is taught through the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, at UNSW Engineering. We’re internationally placed by AWRU and QS World University Rankings as the leading School of its kind in Australia and as one of the world’s top 20.

    • We offer a constantly expanding network of engineering industry contacts and partnerships
    • We’re leaders in research and teaching excellence both locally and internationally
    • Study at Australia's number one school of Civil and Environmental Engineering. We're ranked 1st in Australia and 17th globally for Civil & Structural Engineering according to QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024
    • Each year our researchers work with over 100 industry and government organisations on industry and community related projects
    • Our Alumni are consistently high contributors to Engineers Australia’s Top 100 list of Most Influential Engineers
    • Our academic staff are recognised world leaders in their fields of expertise

    We’re Australia’s leading researchers in the development of all aspects of water technology from surface and groundwater studies to water quality and hydraulics. You’ll study in state-of-the-art laboratories including the Water Research Laboratory. This world-leading research organisation tackles the most challenging water engineering problems faced by the world today.

    Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches the laboratory spans four hectares and is home to state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and leading minds in their areas of research and industry.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    This Master of Engineering Science specialisation accepts students from any engineering discipline.

    Entry into the Master’s 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’s degree is mandatory.*

    *Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Engineering 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    Water is a key natural resource that plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Graduates of this degree have many professional opportunities available to them including becoming a Water Treatment Specialist with a public water utility like Sydney Water or a consulting company. You could also pursue a role as an Environmental Engineer managing water and waste issues for a mining company. The degree will give you the skills to engineer and design water infrastructure.

    Career opportunities include roles in:

    • Coastal, ocean and estuarine engineering and management
    • River flow, floodplain management and catchment hydrology
    • Groundwater research and management
    • Civil engineering hydraulics
    • Offshore renewable energy
    • Environmental studies and climate change adaptation
    • Wetland Restoration

    UNSW Engineering graduates are some of the most sought-after professional engineers in Australia and abroad thanks to the reputation of our research and teaching.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 58,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Master of Engineering Science (Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering)

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