Major overview
This course is a major within Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
The importance of developing our society and communities in line with good environmental science and engineering is increasing. As a result, there is rising global demand for engineering that can innovate sustainability practices, protect natural resources, and prevent adverse environmental and societal impacts.
Environmental engineering is a specialist field that draws on knowledge from various science and engineering disciplines. This course is designed to provide expertise in engineering related to land and environmental control – including sustainable construction practices, pollution control, water supply management, land remediation and waste management.
On completing this course, you'll have the expertise to:
- evaluate information and apply specialist knowledge to environmental engineering projects
- utilise technologies to design sustainable engineering solutions
- engage with project stakeholders professionally and effectively
- contribute to innovations in the engineering sector that meet Engineers Australia’s Sustainability Policy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
This major also gives you the flexibility to study other subjects as minors or specialisations – including environmental science, environmental biology, environmental planning and environmental management. These are aimed at either deepening your knowledge in environmental engineering or broadening your expertise in other disciplines.
Double degrees
You can study Environmental Engineering as a double degree with Earth Sciences, Environmental Biology and Ecology or Environmental Science.
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.
Career outcomes
Graduates in environmental engineering can expect to have diverse, global career opportunities, due to the demand for expertise in the sustainable management of resources and mitigation of damage resulting from climate change, urbanisation and industrial practices.
In Australia, the demand will continue to be driven by the needs of primary resources sectors, including in critical minerals and other industries involved in the energy transition.
Careers
- Environmental engineer
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental quality control engineer
- Site remediation engineer
- Pollution control engineer
- Water resources engineer
Industries
- Construction
- Mining and minerals
- Resources and energy
- Urban and rural development
- Water and wastewater management
- Waste management
- Transport
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.
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Major structure
To begin your studies, you will complete the Engineering First Year program with students from across Curtin’s engineering majors, learning the mathematics, mechanics and electrical systems knowledge required for all engineering disciplines.
You’ll then focus on the principles and applications of environmental engineering, which includes areas such as geotechnical engineering, fluid mechanics, alternative energy sources, hydraulics and hydrology, and processing and automation. You'll also learn how to conduct environmental monitoring and analysis and undertake environmental impact assessments.
In your final year, you’ll apply your knowledge and problem-solving skills to produce feasible, environmentally sustainable solutions. You’ll also undertake a research project, integrating your comprehensive engineering knowledge to investigate current issues and identify possible solutions
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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