
Overview
You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge to be able to improve water quality, conserve water resources and develop cleaner process and production technologies for a range of industries.
You'll also know how to undertake rehabilitation of contaminated land and groundwater, design systems to manage waste and prepare environmental impact studies.
Why study the Environmental Engineering (Honours) program at RMIT University ?
Studying environmental engineering at RMIT offers the following benefits:
- Prepare yourself for employment
With the opportunity to undertake industry placements either locally or internationally, you'll be work ready when you graduate. There are also opportunities to tackle research projects in partnership with industry, like the Engineers Without Borders Challenge Scholarship.
- Gain an international perspective
You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the environment from a global perspective through elective subjects such as the China Environmental Challenges Study Tour or the Sustainable Cities for the Future France Study Tour.
- A globally accredited qualification
As a graduate, you will be eligible for membership of Engineers Australia, and your qualification will be recognised by all 18 countries that are signatories to the International Engineering Alliance, the Washington Accord. These include the USA, UK, China, New Zealand, Japan, Korea and Singapore.
Career
Environmental engineering offers you diverse career options. You’ll have a real opportunity to make a significant difference to the world by introducing sustainable practices to preserve the environment, remediating environmental disasters, and preparing the community for adverse effects of climate change.
You'll find employment opportunities in:
- environmental consultancies
- government departments and regulatory bodies
- private businesses
- contaminated land industries
- mining
- water treatmentenvironmental remediation
Graduates have gone on to work at a range of organisations including:
- EPA Victoria
- The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Engineering Mathematics
- Geology
- Engineering Practice
- Life on Earth
- Mathematics and Statics
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Environmental Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 323 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in AustraliaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Code: 079627A
- You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average
- Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
41280 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41280 AUD per year during 48 months.
- Domestic Students: Commonwealth supported places
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.