Master of Environmental Systems Engineering

at University of Melbourne

Course structure

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:
 

• Quantitative Environmental Modelling    

• Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering    

• Monitoring Environmental Impacts    

• Environmental Analysis Tools    

Waste Management Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points:
 

• IE Research Project 2    

• Solid Wastes to Sustainable Resources    

• Water and Waste Water Management    

• Environmental Management ISO 14000    

• Engineering Hydrology    

Energy Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points:
 

• IE Research Project 2    

• Energy for Sustainable Development    

• Solar Energy    

• Energy Efficiency Technology    

• Sustainable Buildings    

Water Resources Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points:
 

• IE Research Project 2    

• Water and Waste Water Management    

• International River Basin Management    

• Engineering Hydrology    

• Computational Fluid Dynamics    

Suggested Approved Electives

Choose 12.5 points:
 

• Foundations of Spatial Information    

• Geotechnical Applications    

• Freight Systems    

• Transport System Modelling    

• Engineering Contracts and Procurement    

• Water Sensitive Urban Design    

• Metocean Engineering    

• Port Access and Navigation

• Dredging Engineering

• Port and Harbour Engineering

• Engineering Hydrology    

• Water Planning & an Uncertain Future

Option 1:
 

• A four-year degree in an engineering discipline

• With a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent

Option 2:
 

• A three-year undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline

• With a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent and

• At least two years of full-time, documented and relevant professional or work experience

English Language Criteria:
 

• IELTS (Academic English only): 6.5 (With no band less than 6)

• ITOEFL (internet-based test): 79 +

International full fee:
 

• AUD$ 48,320

Our graduates are qualified for a diverse range of work including:
 

• Application Engineer

• Environmental Engineer

• Senior Consultant

• Hydrologist

• Project Environmental Engineer