Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering)
University of Sydney
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About
The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will give you the skills to develop technologies to create a healthier and more sustainable future.
You will complete degree foundational core units in mathematics and computing, along with a suite of multidisciplinary project units. You will also complete stream core and specialist elective units in environmental engineering and can choose to complete an optional specialisation.
Additionally, you will complete elective units as needed to make up the requirements of the course from either the Engineering disciplinary pool or the Table S. In your final year, you will complete an honours thesis in environmental engineering.
Throughout your degree, you will undertake professional engagement activities as part of the Professional Engagement Program, including engineering work experience in the final year.
Areas of study
Specialisations are optional. You may choose an environmental engineering specialisation in chemical engineering for the environment, energy and the environment, or geotechnical engineering. You may also broaden your studies by choosing a specialisation in computer systems, engineering data science, humanitarian engineering or innovation and entrepreneurship.
Career opportunities
Students can pursue a career as a Renewable Energy Engineer, focusing on clean energy production, a Water Resources Engineer, designing systems to manage and protect water resources, a Waste Management Specialist, working to minimise the environmental impact of waste, an Environmental Consultant, assessing environmental impact and conducting site assessments, a Climate Change Analyst, helping governments and organisations address climate change, a Sustainability Consultant, assessing energy use and sustainability practices, and as an Environmental Regulator, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Professional recognition
The stream in Environmental Engineering - offered through the Bachelor of Engineering Honours - has Conditional Provisional Accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer with the national accreditation body, Engineers Australia.
Practical experience
All Bachelor of Engineering Honours students in both single and combined degrees are required to undertake a minimum level of professional engagement activities (such as industry placements).
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Faculty scholarships: Scholarships are available for commencing undergraduate students. Visit the University of Sydney website.
Prerequisites
Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E3).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1, Chemistry.
Guaranteed selection rank: 90.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
Dalyell Scholars: This stream for high achieving students (ATAR of 98.00 or higher) provides mentorship, professional skills development, academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship. Entry to the Dalyell Scholars stream is by invitation.
You may also be interested in 513571 Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Dalyell Scholars).
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the University of Sydney website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Global mobility/international experience
Every year, thousands of University of Sydney students take up global mobility opportunities, virtually and in-person, including semester and year-long exchange programs and short-term experiences, with partners and destinations around the world. Through the Sydney Global Mobility program, you can study at one of 250+ partner institutions in more than 40 countries around the world. The Sydney Global Mobility program is open to most current undergraduate students and some postgraduate students.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.