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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
18 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Civil Engineering | Engineering Technology | Environmental Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


The Master of Engineering in Sustainability and Environmental Engineering at the University of Sydney provides specialized technical knowledge to analyze and design sustainable solutions. Over 1.5 years, students gain expertise in energy utilization, environmental protection, and sustainability engineering principles. The program prepares graduates for advanced roles in research, innovation, and engineering with enhanced career prospects and global recognition.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

Gain specialised technical knowledge in sustainability and environmental engineering, exploring the development of sustainable products and processes that maximise efficiency and minimise environmental impact. Address energy utilisation and protection of the environment and human amenity.


Outline:

  • Duration: 1.5 years full-time (Available part-time)
  • Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney
  • Study mode: Face to face
  • Credit points: 72
  • Course structure: The Master of Engineering (Sustainability and Environmental Engineering) is a postgraduate coursework degree that will help you develop specialised technical knowledge in sustainability and environmental engineering, and learn how to analyse and design solutions to pressing global problems.
  • You will complete core professional engineering units and specialist units in sustainability and environmental engineering, in addition to a capstone comprising either a research project or a dissertation.
  • You will also complete elective units as needed to make up the requirements of the course.
  • Handbooks for future years, including for new courses commencing in a future year will progressively be available in November each year.

Careers:

  • Graduates will have achieved the higher levels of specialisation necessary to excel in their chosen field.
  • Professional engineering skills developed throughout the course will reflect current industry standards in order to provide graduates with enhanced opportunities for advancement in their careers.
  • New opportunities to progress into areas such as research and innovation in their field will also be possible following the completion of this course.

Other:

  • We're ranked 25th globally for engineering and computer science (2023 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects).
  • We are a top 20 university globally (2025 QS World University Rankings)
  • Access to more than 1200 industry, not-for-profits and government partners to gain real-world work experience before you graduate.
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • Australian Students:
  • An Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree in a relevant discipline with a credit average (65 percent) or equivalent qualification.
  • OR
  • An Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent, and five years of relevant professional work experience.
  • OR

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study.
  • The specific requirements will vary depending on your nationality and previous education.
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