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Master of Environmental Systems Engineering
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Environmental Systems Engineering at the University of Melbourne is a one-year degree for qualified engineers changing field or advancing their careers in sustainable development and environmental management, covering air pollution, clean production and environmental management systems. Students complete 100 points modelling and analysing the environmental impacts of engineering solutions, guided by academics specialising in energy, hydrology and water resources.
Graduates move into senior environmental engineering roles across catchment management, conservation, resource planning and engineering consulting.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
Core (50 points)
- Quantitative Environmental Modelling
- Monitoring Environmental Impacts
- Environmental Analysis Tools
- Water Planning & an Uncertain Future
Research subjects are subject to approval by the course coordinator.
- IE Research Project 2
- Solid Wastes to Sustainable Resources
- Water and Waste Water Management
- Environmental Management ISO 14000
- Engineering Hydrology
Research subjects are subject to approval by the course coordinator.
- Energy for Sustainable Development
- Solar Energy
- Energy Efficiency Technology
- Sustainable Buildings
Research subjects subject to approval by the course coordinator.
- International River Basin Management
Elective subject: Choose 12.5 points.
- Spatial Data Analytics
- 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
- Advanced Hydrological Solutions
- System Optimisation & Machine Learning
- Environmental Fluid Flow and Application
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a four year Bachelor of Engineering degree (AQF7) with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Environmental Science, Physical Geography or equivalent. And Have two years of documented relevant experience.
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