Gain expertise in sustainable energy, water supply, waste treatment, and environmental monitoring, and develop and design sustainable solutions for complex environmental issues. Acquire knowledge of environmental systems through the study of chemical, civil and mechanical engineering.
Who is it for?
Learn how to reduce the footprint of engineering processes and find ways to lower chemical emissions, tackle air pollution, clean wastewater, and address global warming. Choose to specialise in advanced water treatment and purification technologies, energy optimisation, or geotechnical engineering.
Career paths
As a graduate, you will have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in such areas as:
Renewable Energy Engineer, focusing on clean energy production
Water Resources Engineer, designing systems to manage and protect water resources
Waste Management Specialist, working to minimise the environmental impact of waste
Environmental Consultant, assessing environmental impact and conducting site assessments
Climate Change Analyst, helping governments and organizations address climate change
Sustainability Consultant, assessing energy use and sustainability practices
Environmental Regulator, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
15 May 2025
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Start date
August 2025
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
Superintendents House, 160 City Road,
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2006, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
15 May 2025
More details
Start date
February 2025
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
Superintendents House, 160 City Road,
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2006, SYDNEY, Australia
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Sydney is ranked 4th in the world and 1st in Australia for graduate employability by the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.