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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Engineering Advanced (Honours) - Sustainability

Course code: #3771

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Engineering Advanced (Honours) - Sustainability

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $34,696 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    063560B

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 13-January-2023 2023-01-13
Fall-March 13-January-2024 2024-01-13

Overview

Bachelor of Engineering Advanced (Honours) - Sustainability

Human society is facing ever-increasing challenges from changing climate, expanding populations and industrial development. 

Traditional approaches to solving environmental problems needs rethinking and should consider the circular economy, life cycle thinking, climate smartness, and digitisation. 

In this Major at Western Sydney University, students assess various challenges in the provision of water, food, infrastructure, and energy, then propose design solutions using holistic, futuristic and sustainable technologies and strategies. 

Through hands-on, real-life projects, students explore solutions integrating technical, technological (IoT), social, cultural, geographical, regulatory and ethical factors. 

This major will benefit students aiming for careers such as Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Consultant, Natural Resources Manager, Waste Engineer/Manager/ Consultant, and Sustainability Engineer/ Manager/ Consultant.

This major includes a mandatory 450-hour industrial placement as a completion requirement for Engineers Australia accreditation as a professional engineer.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  

This program includes placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for the completion of this program. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$46,456

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $11,760
Tuition 1 person $34,696

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation/completion certificates for any completed qualifications
  • Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
  • English language test results (if applicable)
  • Passport or Visa documents (if applicable)
  • Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

82
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate

If you do not meet the entry requirements at Western Sydney University, you can prepare yourself for university entry through other pathways.

English Language Entrance Test

The English Language Entrance test is an internal test for entry to The College and Western Sydney University programs only. 

Academic English For Tertiary Studies

This program is designed for students with English as a second language who want to develop their language skills.

Each of the five English Academic Programs (EAPs) is taught over 10 weeks and includes 20 hours of face-to-face classroom time per week.    

ProgramEntry RequirementLeads to
EAP 1
  • IELTS (Academic) 3.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 400/IBT 32
  • Pearson (Academic) 25
  • The College English Entrance Test 25%+
EAP 2
EAP 2
  • IELTS (Academic) 4.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 475/IBT 45
  • Pearson (Academic) 30
  • The College English Entrance Test 40%+
EAP 3
EAP 3
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.0+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 500/IBT 55 (16 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 50%+
EAP 3
EAP 4
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 520/IBT 62 (17 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 42 with no communicative skill score less than 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 60%+
EAP 4
EAP 5
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0+ (with a 5.0 in any area)
  • TOEFL PBT 540/ IBT 73 (19 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 50 with no communicative skill score less than 42
  • The College English Entrance Test 70%+
All undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs

Academic background and requirement

Recommended studies: Physics and HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or HSC Mathematics Extension 2.

Assumed knowledge required: Two units of Science, two units of English and Mathematics at Band 5 or higher.

China:

  • Successful completion of Gao San with an 80% average in 3 years.

India: 

  • Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards): Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with a pass of 70% in the best 4 core subjects
  • All India School Certificate (CBSE): Successful completion of AISCE (CBSE) with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC): Successful completion of ISCE with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects

Iran:

  • Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV

Western Sydney University International College

International College programs are located at Level 6, 6 Hassall St Parramatta and are offered in a range of subject areas:
 

  • Arts
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Information and Communication Technology

Career opportunities

  • Sustainability Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Energy Engineer
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Conservation Worker
  • Environmental Science and Protection Technician

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