Master of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering)

Through this program you'll learn about on safe, sustainable and ethical development of urban infrastructure, allowing you to carve out a career that merges engineering and sustainability. You'll gain a depth of knowledge across a broad range of areas, including:

• Transport engineering
• Waste management
• Water engineering
• Renewable energy
• Civil engineering
• Project management

The Master of Engineering Science is a non-accredited program designed to deepen your expertise, so you can push your career in the direction you want it to go. If you have a degree or extensive professional experience in a related area, you can apply for credit of up to 50% of this program).

The latest 2020 QS World University Rankings placed UNSW as the top engineering faculty in Australia and #37 in the world. We've consistently received a five-star rating for employability, teaching and research.

We're known as the leading Civil and Environmental Engineering school in Australia. Globally, we're ranked 12th by QS Rankings and 10th by AWRU.

As a leading hub for environmental research, we ensure our research is woven into our teaching. Our work includes environmental footprint analysis, life cycle assessment and sustainable consumption and production.

To support our strong research focus and educational excellence, we have some of the best Environmental Engineering facilities in the country. When you study at UNSW, you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities such as the Water Research Laboratory, Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory, and the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre.

Benefits of studying with us:

• We combine online learning and face-to-face, hands-on experience
• Student-led projects and industry-based training
• Strong partnerships with industry in education, research, training and employment
• With $104 million invested in unique, laboratory facilities, you'll have access to cutting edge technology throughout your degree.

UNSW recognises professional experience. If you've worked in a relevant industry, you may be eligible for credit points that would allow you to complete the one-year, full-time program.

One-year accelerated program/ Stream A

You’ll need one of the following:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.
• Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

1.7 year program/ Stream B

You’ll need one of the following:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline, with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.
• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.
• Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

Stream C

You’ll need:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

*It is expected that a Graduate Diploma will have been completed after an undergraduate degree.