University of Wollongong

Course Details

Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)

Course Description

The Master of Engineering (Environmental) provides graduate Engineers or a science graduate who has completed a four year degree program with discipline specific knowledge and technical skills in advanced environmental engineering and sciences. The program focuses on environmental technologies and management with key areas in water supply, wastewater treatment, cleaner production and waste management, site remediation, air and noise pollution control, sustainable energy and water resources. You will develop capacity to design, simulate and analyse engineering solutions related to environmental protection that leads to sustainable development. You will also develop capacity to assess environmental risks and manage environmental aspects of different industries. This degree: The Master of Engineering delivers expert skills and applied competencies required for the professional engineer. The degree is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research. The degree also delivers communication, strategic and project management skills essential to the practising engineer. What you will study: You will complete the core subjects in Engineering Computing, Project Management, Innovation & Design, and Research Methods. For the Environmental Engineering major you will study subjects in Water Quality Engineering and Management, Environmental Engineering Process Design, Industrial Waste Engineering and Cleaner Production, Membrane Processes and Applications, Site Contamination and Remediation Technologies, Sustainable Energy Technologies, and Air and Noise Pollution Management.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

Engineers enjoy a wide range of careers and great opportunities for advancement in all fields. It is as much about technical knowledge as it is a mindset: a practical way of learning to understand and develop, and then continuously improve solutions to technical and social problems. Here is just a sample of the careers you can pursue: Biomedical Engineer Computer Architect Computer Systems Engineer Civil Engineer Construction Manager Electronics Engineer Electrical Engineer Environmental Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Metallurgist Network Engineer Production Engineer Security Engineer Software Engineer Structural Engineer Systems Analyst Telecommunications Engineer Transport Engineer Water Quality Manager.

Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) University of Wollongong