Master of Environmental Engineering

The Graduate Program in Environmental Engineering is designed to meet the theoretical and practical skills of people working in environmental control authorities in industry and elsewhere

The program provides participants with a broad understanding of the practice of environmental management and provides experience in investigation. Participants are able to focus on skill development in the sectors relevant to them

Themes covered include: air pollution, water and wastewater, municipal solid wastes, cleaner production, environment management systems, noise, vibration, water resources management, energy resources management, and politics, the law and the economy

On the successful completion of the Master of Environmental Engineering should have:

• gained advanced knowledge of the principles of environmental engineering underpinning sustainable development
• acquired key employment skills in the environmental engineering which can be applied in the fields of waste management, water resource management and energy studies

Students must complete 100 credit points in one of 3 themes. The course comprises four 12.5 point core subjects, two in each of semesters 1 and 2. Students may choose ONE theme they wish to focus on from:

• Waste Management or
• Energy or
• Water Resources

For students who commenced prior to 2010. Students may complete their degree under the structure of the 2009 Handbook entry for Master of Environmental Engineering OR choose the new structure

Core (50 points)

Waste Management Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points

Research subjects are subject to approval

Energy Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points

Research subjects are subject to approval

Water Resources Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points

Research subjects subject to approval

Suggested Approved Electives

Choose 12.5 points

Entry Requirements

• A four year degree in an engineering discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent
• An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent, and at east two years of documented relevant professional or work experience

The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above

Language Requirements

All applicants must meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible to be offered a place
Please check the University English language requirements

* The Melbourne School of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for each subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

The Melbourne School of Engineering has mapped The University of Melbourne graduate attributes with Engineers Australia graduate attributes and Melbourne School of Engineering graduate attributes and develops these attributes across the course

The Master of Environmental Engineering is offered by the Department of Infrastructure Engineering. Features of this Department are:

• Excellent study infrastructure including dedicated computer laboratories
• Active student society for social international and cultural exchange
• Industry involvement in many subjects
• Students with insufficient academic background for this degree may choose to take the Master of Engineering or Master of Environment