The University of Melbourne

Master of Environmental Engineering

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Engineer solutions to the challenges facing our world in climate change, water resources, energy and bushfire management with the Master of Environmental Engineering at Australia’s leading university.* Design sustainable solutions to the world’s environmental problems.

If you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.

Once you’ve started studying, you can specialise in ‘Earth Observation’, ‘Energy Systems’ or ‘Water Systems’, or continue without specialising.

Be guided by world leading academics specialising in energy, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources and waste management. Our experts are working on exploring wave dynamics, removing sludge from wastewater, turning any water into drinking water, and using drones in viniculture.

Delivery mode

The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Grattan Street, Parkville

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with:

  • The equivalent of 25 points (two subjects) of first year mathematics, specifically Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra.
  • The equivalent of 25 points (two subjects) of first year science from: Physics, or Biology, or Chemistry, or Geosciences, or Geography.
  • A weighted average mark of at least 65%.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $126,907 $166,452 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$126,907
Standard Tuition:
$166,452
Full Fee Tuition:
$126,907
Full Fee Tuition:
$166,452
Enquire with The University of Melbourne to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $126,907 $166,452 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Environmental Engineering will prepare you for the following roles.

Environmental Consultant

An Environmental Consultant provides advice on environmental issues to businesses, organisations and government departments. You might look at curr...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

Environmental Engineer

An Environmental Engineer works to develop solutions to environmental problems, focusing on sustainability, pollution control, and waste management...

Avg yearly income $114,920
Entry barriers Low

Renewable Energy Engineer

Renewable Energy Engineers work on designing and developing systems that will harness renewable energy for different purposes. Renewable energy sou...

Avg yearly income $88,400
Entry barriers Low

Sustainability Consultant

A Sustainability Consultant advises organisations on how to implement environmentally sustainable practices and reduce their carbon footprint. They...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Water Resource Engineer

A Water Resource Engineer designs and manages systems that ensure the sustainable use and distribution of water. You might work on projects involvi...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Melbourne

Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.

At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.

We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.