Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Environmental Engineering at the University of Melbourne focuses on designing sustainable solutions to global environmental challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and renewable energy. Students can specialize in areas like Earth Observation, Energy Systems, or Water Systems, and benefit from industry-aligned curriculum and guidance from world-leading academics.
Engineer solutions to the challenges facing our world in climate change, water resources, energy and bushfire management with the Master of Environmental Engineering at Australia's leading university. Design sustainable solutions to the world's environmental problems.
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Environmental engineering focuses on science and technology to protect our planet and make it a better place to live. Environmental engineers design and build sustainable solutions to tackle problems such as climate change, water scarcity, renewable energy, and bushfire management.
Choose your pathIf you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.
Once you've started studying, you can specialise in 'Earth Observation', 'Energy Systems' or 'Water Systems', or continue without specialising.
Learn from world leading academicsBe guided by world leading academics specialising in energy, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources and waste management. Our experts are working on exploring wave dynamics, removing sludge from wastewater, turning any water into drinking water, and using drones in viniculture.
Industry aligned curriculumApply your skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.
Internationally recognised qualificationAccess engineering careers around the world with dual accreditation in the Master of Environmental Engineering.
Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduatesDomestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Environmental Engineering. Find out more about fees and scholarships.
Engineer solutions to the challenges facing our world in climate change, water resources, energy and bushfire management with the Master of Environmental Engineering at Australia's leading university. Design sustainable solutions to the world's environmental problems.
Environmental engineering focuses on science and technology to protect our planet and make it a better place to live. Environmental engineers design and build sustainable solutions to tackle problems such as climate change, water scarcity, renewable energy, and bushfire management.
If you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.
Once you've started studying, you can specialise in 'Earth Observation', 'Energy Systems' or 'Water Systems', or continue without specialising.
Be guided by world leading academics specialising in energy, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources and waste management. Our experts are working on exploring wave dynamics, removing sludge from wastewater, turning any water into drinking water, and using drones in viniculture.
Apply your skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.
Access engineering careers around the world with dual accreditation in the Master of Environmental Engineering.
Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Environmental Engineering. Find out more about fees and scholarships.