Overview

This Environmental Engineering program from the RMIT University will develop advanced knowledge and skills in environmental engineering to enhance your career prospects in relevant industries.

You will develop specialist technical capabilities in:

water treatment engineering

water resource systems optimisation

advanced technologies for wastewater reclamation infrastructure

urban hydrology

humanitarian engineering

You will gain extensive knowledge in environmental engineering and related technologies combined with advanced oral and written communication, teamwork, design, project management and research skills. You will also enhance your professional skills in management, leadership and business enterprise.

Career

Previous RMIT graduates have gone onto work at companies such as:

Water companies such as Melbourne Water, City West Water

Consultancies

Industry including manufacturing and construction

Environmental engineers work on projects including environmental impact studies, energy conservation, sustainability, pollution control and humanitarian engineering.

There is a growing need to better understand and more effectively integrate the environmental factors that are part of modern living and environmental engineers will play an important role in achieving this balance.

Graduates of the Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) will be sought in Australia and overseas, mainly Southeast Asia and East Asia. There is steady employment of environmental engineers in Australia in the water and hydrology sectors, construction, infrastructure and mining industries.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Sustainable Engineering Practice and Design

Innovation and Technology Management

Risk and Project Management

Modelling and Simulation of Engineering Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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More details

National: Applications will be accepted for each program until all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.
Int: Applicants who are required to apply for a student visa are recommended to apply and accept their offers for minimum of 4 weeks prior to program’s commencement date to allow sufficient visa processing time.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS number: 087983C

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, Science or Technology with a major in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Engineering Systems with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0.
Applicants who have a successfully completed a relevant degree (as above) with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4, will be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Successful completion of an Australian postgraduate qualification (or international equivalent) in a related discipline (as above).

Applicants without any relevant prior qualification will be considered if they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

48000 AUD / year

≈ 48000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

39360 AUD / year

≈ 39360 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported places; between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992/year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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