Program Overview

Water and Environmental Systems Engineering

Introduction

Population increase, urbanisation, natural hazards, and climate change are leading to complex challenges in how we manage our limited water resources and environment. Studying this subject will train you to integrate the built environment with the natural environment to help supply clean, quality water to households, agriculture, and industry, and process wastewater in a less environmentally damaging way.

What will my study involve?

• Courses with a project focus and industry collaboration, including built systems and laboratory testing.
• Linking with local communities, including mana whenua, to find solutions for water and environmental systems problems.
• Mentoring from world-leading lecturers who are active in industry and as advocates.

Courses

Water and Environmental Systems Engineering minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, complete the following courses:

• ENCN493 Research Project
• Three courses chosen from the electives list, or any approved 400-level Engineering courses Plus meet the requirements for Civil Engineering.

Career opportunities

Expertise in water and environmental systems engineering will give you a range of career options including water infrastructure design and management, quality and security issues, recycling, supply operations, and environmental compliance. Career pathways could include:

• Consulting
• City and regional planning
• Government policy
• Research and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

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