COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) at UNSW Sydney is a 96 Units of Credit (UOC) postgraduate program designed to provide advanced technical knowledge and professional skills in environmental engineering with a strong sustainability focus. The program consists of a 96 UOC specialisation, allowing students to develop deep expertise across key environmental engineering areas such as water resources, pollution control, environmental systems, infrastructure design, transport engineering, and project management. This structured specialisation ensures students gain both broad disciplinary understanding and focused technical capability aligned with industry needs. A core requirement of the degree is ENGG4999 – 60 Days of Industrial Training, which provides compulsory, pre-approved professional experience in real engineering environments. This industrial training component allows students to apply theoretical concepts in practice, develop workplace competencies, and gain direct exposure to engineering standards, project workflows, and industry expectations. It also significantly enhances employability by building professional confidence and practical experience. The combination of academic specialisation and hands-on industrial training ensures graduates are well prepared for real-world engineering challenges. Overall, the program develops strong analytical, design, and problem-solving skills while emphasizing sustainable and ethical engineering practice. Graduates are equipped for careers in environmental engineering, infrastructure development, water and waste management, consulting, and government sectors focused on sustainable development and environmental protection.