Undergraduate
Environmental Engineering
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Address
Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
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This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Pathways
- Environmental engineer
- Researcher
- Consultant
Environmental engineers are employed with large construction and mining organisations, large companies, large forestry organisations, regulatory authorities and government departments. Opportunities also exist for self-employment or work with consulting firms providing services to the water, infrastructure, manufacturing, natural resources and environment sectors.
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.
Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.3
- 79
- 270
- 330
- 300
- 66
- 1170
- 60
- 80
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
- Scaled score of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR
- Scaled score of at least one of the following three subjects*: Chemistry ATAR, Physics ATAR or Mathematics Specialist ATAR
*All three subjects are recommended. If you do not have all three, then you can use up to two of your free electives to pick up missing prerequisite knowledge in your first year.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
How to apply
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Course details
Make a positive impact to our world as an environmental engineer, applying your understanding of natural systems and technical engineering skills to find creative solutions to pressures facing our environment and sustainable development. In the Environmental Engineering major, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the environmental challenges facing our world and how we can apply engineering practice to assess and manage the effects of human and other activity on the natural and built environment.
The growing need for environmental protection has created high demand for professional environmental engineers. You’ll gain detailed knowledge on environmental management and design, environmental risk assessment, ecological engineering and design, environmental modelling, oceanography, contaminant fate and transport, hydrology, environmental fluid mechanics and more. A strong emphasis is placed on developing strong analytical and research skills, in particular advanced numerical techniques.
Be guided by world leading academics specialising in oceanography, water engineering, waste management, sustainable engineering and site decontamination.
Quick details
- Available
- Full-time, Part-time
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- MJD-EENVE
- 106081B
- 4-years full time
- UH011
Why study Environmental Engineering?
- You’ll make valuable connections with UWA’s industry partners including Water Corporation, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and other members of the environmental engineering industry advisory panel – giving your career a head start.
- You’ll be joining a community of leaders making a real impact – UWA is ranked 38th in the world and 2nd in Australia for Environmental Science and Engineering (GRAS 2023).
- You'll become an industry-ready environmental engineer, highly sought-after by employers in regulatory authorities, mining and construction companies, development organisations, consultancies and government agencies, as the awareness of environmental impacts of engineering projects continues to grow.
Student clubs
Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find people here to share your journey.
Enhance your employability while making lifelong friends and connections by joining one of our many student clubs, such as:
Find out more about all our student clubs from the UWA Student Guild.
Taking you global
You'll learn to
- Develop a deep practical understanding of the core concepts of environmental engineering and extend this knowledge to more specialised areas such as oceanography, water engineering, waste management, sustainable engineering and site decontamination.
- Research and develop new technologies and techniques to improve the environmental acceptability of engineering projects.
- Design and operate processes to treat wastes to a standard acceptable for discharge and/or recycling (such as wastewater treatment or waste solidification).
- Prepare reports and studies on the best approach to environmental management in new and existing engineering projects, taking into account environmentally sustainable economic activity and legal, environmental and industrial factors.
- Work effectively in a team, bringing leadership and accountability to successfully solve real-world problems.
Work Experience
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities where you can:
- Gain practical hands-on industry relevant experience and skills
- Bridge the gap between theory and practice
- Develop employability skills through a science work placement
As part of your studies, you will complete a 12-week practicum and professional-development experience. This can be achieved by spending at least eight weeks in an engineering environment of your choice.
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Emily Denholm
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Practical learning with UWA Engineering
Your degree options
Provisional accreditation
The Environmental Engineering major (MJD-EENVE) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia (EA).
Graduate with two degrees
The combined degree option allows you to pair your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree with another passion, broadening your career options and giving you an edge in a rapidly changing workforce.
You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with:
You’ll graduate with two Bachelor degrees in just five years*, opening up a world of possible career paths while broadening your knowledge, networks and horizons.
Duration: 5 years*
ATAR: 88
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Ideal for high-achievers with a passion for engineering, this combined degree gives you the opportunity to get hands-on undergraduate research experience, one-on-one mentoring from leading academics and overseas exchange and education opportunities.
Duration: 5.5 - 6.5 years
ATAR: 98
*Chemical Engineering major will take 5.5 years to complete.
*Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Modern Languages will take 5.25 to 5.5 years to complete.