Program Overview

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science

The combined Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science will equip students with the knowledge to be at the forefront of environmental conversations and have an impact on health and quality of life. This program combines the foundations of science, chemistry, geomechanics, and hydrology to find solutions to complex environmental problems.

Degree Overview

The health and future of the planet continue to take centre stage in global conversations. Environmental engineers learn to work with other specialists to optimize resource use and minimize long-term impacts on the environment. Students will combine the foundations of science, chemistry, geomechanics, and hydrology to find solutions to complex environmental problems.

Career Opportunities

With this combined degree, students could go on to work in a wide range of industries in government, research and development, or consultancy work. Roles are flexible and diverse, and students may prefer hands-on fieldwork or design and development, or a leadership role managing people and projects.

Professional Outcomes

Possible career paths include:

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

Program Details

• UAC Code: Newcastle
• Program Code: 40362
• Selection Rank: 77.00
• Duration (FT/PT): 5 years up to 12 years
• Next Start Date: 17 Aug 2026
• CRICOS Code:
• Indicative Fee:

Admission Info

• Selection Rank: 77.00
• Duration (FT/PT): 5 years up to 12 years
• Next Start Date: 17 Aug 2026
• Start Dates (Newcastle):
  • Semester 1: 27 Jan 2026
  • Semester 2: 17 Aug 2026

Course Overview

The program will build critical technical and engineering skills in areas such as biology, environmental chemistry, environmental legislation and planning, fluid mechanics, hydrobiological modelling, geotechnical engineering, land surface process and management, water engineering, and surface and groundwater pollution.

Earth Sciences Major

The Earth Sciences Major is the only Bachelor of Science Major available in this combined program. It includes compulsory courses such as:

• GEOS1040: Earth: Our Dynamic Planet
• GEOS1050: Earth: Natural Hazards
• GEOS2080: Earth's Dynamic Surface
• GEOS3250: Advanced Spatial Science
• SURV3650: GIS and Remote Sensing

Electives

Students must complete 40 units of electives to fulfill the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement core studies with more courses in the same field of study or from areas of interest.

Core Courses

Students must complete the following core courses:

• BIOL1002: Organisms to Ecosystems
• CHEE3690: Environ. Process Technology
• CHEM1010: Introductory Chemistry I
• CHEM1020: Introductory Chemistry II
• CHEM2110: Applied Analytical Chemistry
• CIVL1200: Earth Systems
• CIVL2060: Numerical Methods
• CIVL3330: Hydrology
• CIVL3410: Hydrobiological Modelling
• CIVL3431: Land Surface Process and Management
• CIVL3470: Contaminant Hydrogeology
• CIVL4450: Water Engineering
• CIVL4591: Environmental Engineering Project 1
• CIVL4601: Environmental Engineering Project 2
• ENGG1003: Introduction to Engineering Programming with Python
• ENGG1500: Introduction to Professional Engineering
• ENGG2100: Engineering Risk and Uncertainty
• ENGG2300: Engineering Fluid Mechanics
• ENGG2500: Sustainable Engineering Practice
• ENGG3000: Engineering Work Integrated Learning
• ENGG3500: Managing Engineering Projects
• ENVS2002: Environmental Legislation and Planning
• MATH1110: Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
• MATH1120: Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2
• SCIE1002: Multidisciplinary Laboratories
• SURV1200: Introduction to Surveying
• SURV3650: GIS and Remote Sensing

Accreditation

The program is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates of this program are able to join as graduate members on completion and as student members during studies.