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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Coursework)

Course code: #423

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $40,272 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    083844B

Highlights
Capstone Project
Professional Practice

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Spring-July 31-May-2024 2024-05-31
Fall-February 31-December-2024 2024-12-31
Spring-July 31-May-2025 2025-05-31

Overview

Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)

The Master of Engineering (Environmental) at UOW provides graduate Engineers or a science graduate who has completed a four-year degree program with discipline-specific knowledge and technical skills in advanced environmental engineering and sciences. 

This program focuses on environmental technologies and management, emphasising key areas such as water supply, wastewater treatment, cleaner production, waste management, and site remediation."

Additionally, the curriculum covers air and noise pollution control, sustainable energy, and water resources.

You will develop the capacity to design, simulate and analyse engineering solutions related to environmental protection that lead to sustainable development. 

You will also develop the capacity to assess environmental risks and manage the environmental aspects of different industries.

The degree is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research. 

You will cover core subjects such as Professional Communications, Engineering Workplace Practice, Innovation and Design, and Industrial Waste Engineering in your studies.

You'll also explore topics like Cleaner Production, Sustainable Energy Technologies, Water Quality Engineering and Management, Air and Noise Pollution Management, and Research Methods.

For the Environmental Engineering major, you will study subjects in Membrane Processes and Applications, Coastal, River and Groundwater Engineering, and Advanced Foundation Engineering.

Additionally, you'll cover subjects in Environmental Engineering Process Design and Site Contamination and Remediation Technologies.

You will also complete an advanced project.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,335

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,052
Accommodation 1 bed room $15,063
Tuition 1 person $40,272

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
17
listening
18
writing
17
speaking
18
reading

PTE

62
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

176
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia. 

UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.

A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below. 

Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.

Score at time of applicationEstimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks)
IELTSTOEFL5.05.56.06.57.0
6.586    12
6.070  6*1218
5.554 6#121824
5.040 12182430
4.5 1218243036
4.0 1824303642
3.5 2430364248
3.0 3036424848+

* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing 


Academic background and requirement

A recognised 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with an equivalent average mark of 60%.

Career opportunities

  • Air Pollution Control Engineer
  • Environmental Remediation Engineer
  • Hazardous Substances Engineer
  • Hazardous Waste Management Control Engineer
  • Pollution Control Engineer
  • Soil Engineer
  • Waste Management Engineer
  • Wastewater Treatment Engineer

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