Major overview
Climate change, pollution, water scarcity and sustainable resource management are among today’s most pressing global challenges. The future needs professionals who understand environmental systems and can develop innovative engineering solutions to protect communities, restore ecosystems, and support a more sustainable world.
Studying Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering as a double degree enables you to apply your understanding of environmental systems to design practical solutions that protect and restore them. Through projects, fieldwork and hands-on experiences, you’ll apply your knowledge to real-world environmental challenges and develop innovative solutions for issues such as climate change, resource management, environmental protection and sustainable infrastructure.
This course also offers flexibility through a range of optional units, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations.
This major sits within the double degree combination of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science. To apply, you will need to apply for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science double degree.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Double degrees
Career outcomes
Graduates will be qualified to work in sectors such as environmental consulting, infrastructure, mining, government and conservation, or continue into postgraduate research.
Careers
- Environmental engineer
- Water resources or public health engineer
- Environmental consultant/environmental management specialist
- Environmental scientist or research scientist
- Natural resource manager
- Environmental regulator or policy advisor
- Carbon management / net-zero specialist
- Contaminated land or remediation engineer
- Environmental data analyst or modelling specialist
Industries
- Renewable energy
- Natural resources
- Infrastructure
- Carbon management
- Water and utilities
- Conservation
- Government
Professional accreditation and recognition
Curtin’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia (EA) and recognised internationally. As EA accreditation is based on graduate outcomes, a recently established course may be granted provisional accreditation until it has attained the threshold number of graduates required for full accreditation. Curtin’s Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours) is a recently established major in our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and is seeking provisional accreditation.
Graduates can seek membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, and with the Engineers Australia (EA).
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Major structure
This future-focused double degree combines environmental science with engineering expertise, preparing you to address complex environmental challenges from both scientific and technical perspectives. You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to investigate environmental issues, understand human impacts on natural systems, and design effective, evidence-based solutions.
In the Environmental Engineering major, you’ll learn how engineering principles, advanced technologies and sustainable design can be used to address environmental challenges such as protecting communities, improving environmental quality and conserving natural resources. You’ll explore areas such as water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management, air pollution control, land remediation, renewable energy systems, resource recovery and environmental monitoring.
Throughout the course, you’ll build a solid foundation of knowledge in environmental chemistry and microbiology, hydraulics, hydrology and fluid mechanics. You’ll also develop practical skills in environmental modelling, geotechnical engineering, water and energy management, sustainability assessment, and life-cycle analysis – enabling you to design solutions to real-world environmental challenges faced by industry and society.
In the Environmental Science major, you’ll explore how natural systems function and respond to environmental change. You’ll study ecosystems, soils, water systems and climate processes while developing skills in environmental monitoring, field investigations, laboratory analysis and data interpretation. You’ll also gain experience with industry-relevant tools such as geographic information systems, remote sensing and environmental impact assessments.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this major either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
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To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Double degrees
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