Master of Environmental Engineering

Course 206BU (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Year and Campus: 2013 - Parkville
CRICOS Code: 051270M
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 100 credit points taken over 12 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Dr Graham Moore

grahamam@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Melbourne School of Engineering
Ground Floor, Old Engineering (Building 173)

Current students:
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13MELB (13 6352)
+61 3 9035 5511

Prospective students:
Email: eng-info@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 6944

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Course Overview:

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: water and wastewater, municipal solid wastes, cleaner production, environment management systems, water resources management, energy resources management, politics, the law and the economy.
Objectives:

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

  • Gained advanced knowledge of the principles of environmental engineering underpinning sustainable development.
  • Acquired key employment skills in environmental engineering which can be applied in the fields of waste management, water resource management and energy studies.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:

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

  • Waste Management or
  • Energy or
  • Water Resources
Subject Options:

Core (50 points)

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Waste Management Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points

Research subjects are subject to approval by the course coordinator

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
25
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Energy Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points

Research subjects are subject to approval by the course coordinator

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
25
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Water Resources Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points

Research subjects subject to approval by the course coordinator

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
25
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Suggested Approved Electives

Choose 12.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Entry Requirements:

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 least two years of documented relevant professional 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

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
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:

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.
Notes:

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 the Master of Environment

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