Master of Environmental Systems Engineering

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

106187C

Application Fee

AUD 154

Campuses

Parkville

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 57,984 / year

Next Intake July-2026

Master of Environmental Systems Engineering

About

Overview

Design solutions to the challenges facing our world in water resource management, energy, bushfire management and climate change, with the Master of Environmental Systems Engineering at Australia’s No.1 university.* Develop advanced knowledge and skills in sustainable development and environmental management.

The Master of Environmental Systems Engineering is designed for qualified engineers who are looking to change their field of work or advance in their careers.

* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

Learn from world leading academics

Be guided by world leading academics specialising in energy, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources and waste management. Our experts are working on exploring wave dynamics, removing sludge from wastewater, turning any water into drinking water, and using drones in viniculture.

Industry aligned curriculum

Undertake a research project in industry, and collaborate with experienced industry practitioners.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have either:

A four year degree in an engineering discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent, or
An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent and at least two years of documented relevant professional or work experience.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

Calculate your eligibility

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will also consider your curriculum vitae (CV).

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0

TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60

CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for senior environmental engineering roles in fields such as catchment management, conservation and natural resources, resource planning and management, waste and water resources, engineering consulting and more.

You’ll gain a transferable skillset that will be highly valued in management consulting, finance, business analysis, project management and many other areas. Our graduates are qualified for a diverse range of work including:

Industries	Companies	Job roles
Catchment management Civil Engineering Conservation and natural resources Consultancy Infrastructure engineering Energy Mining Resource planning and management Oil and gas Waste and water resources	Alluvium Consulting Bureau of Meteorology China Ministry of Environmental Protection GHD Golder Associates Jacobs KBR Inc KPMG Melbourne Water North Sumatra Hydro Energy Woodside Energy	Application Engineer Environmental Engineer Senior Consultant Hydrologist Project Environmental Engineer