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

Accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA) will be sought for this course in 2023.

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, making the course eligible for accreditation.

Professional recognition

Accreditation with Engineers Australia is currently being sought the Bachelor of Engineering Honours. Once accreditation has been achieved, graduates will be eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Full Chartered Professional Engineer status can then be achieved after a further three to five years of work experience in the engineering profession.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• ATAR results (if available)
• STAT results (if applicable)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
• School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing