Environmental Engineering

You could be employed by engineering firms, land developers, utilities, international development and government agencies to design and manage engineered systems. You will graduate job ready with a global perspective and ethical approach to environmentally-sustainable engineered systems in various industries.

3 reasons to study Environmental Engineering at Murdoch

1. Five-star rating and number one university in WA for medium graduate income one year for engineering and technology by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
2. Explore engineering and ecological issues with a global perspective and ethical approach to sustainable development with real-world examples.
3. Gain 300 hours of real work experience as part of your degree.

What you'll learn

• Fundamentals of chemistry
• Principles and methodology of environmental science
• Motion, energy and mass transfer in simple systems
• Modelling & systems engineering
• Environmental technology for sustainability
• Principles of water conservation and water auditing
• Pollution and its control, particularly the relationship between wastewater and pollution

Your career

When you graduate, you could find yourself working in a range of different industries from construction to manufacturing. Some careers could include:

• Environmental Engineer
• Sustainability Engineer
• Environmental Systems Design, Planning, and Analyst

Professional accreditation

This major is accredited by Engineers Australia (EA).

EA is the professional body for Engineers in Australia and is also the accrediting body for Engineering degrees within Australia. Graduates from an accredited degree are eligible for EA membership, which is recognised worldwide and provides our graduates with strong employment pathways. The course level outcomes are aligned with the EA Stage 1 Competencies.

Professional recognition

Engineers Australia (EA) has accredited the following Bachelor of Engineering Honours programs at the level of Professional Engineer:

• Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering) [MJ-EREEH]
• Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial Control and Automation Engineering) [MJ-ICAEH]
• Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering) [MJ-EENGH]

Graduates are eligible to gain graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Full Chartered Professional Engineer status can be obtained with an additional three to five years of work experience.

Please see the Bachelor of Engineering Honours page for your documentation requirements.

Please see the Bachelor of Engineering Honours page for your documentation requirements.