Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering

Examine vital frameworks, principles and tools to develop practical skills and apply these in real-life case studies.

You’ll apply specialised engineering knowledge and skills with an emphasis on the integration of energy, water and resource recovery systems into Smart Cities and sustainable communities.

3 reasons to study Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering at Murdoch

1. Gain practical experience with industry through Work Integrated Learning, site visits and industry focused projects.
2. Complete your Master's degree in 1.5 years by studying in intensive mode.
3. Five-star rating and #1 university in Western Australia for learner engagement, teaching quality and skills development for Engineering and Technology at postgraduate level by the Good Universities Guide 2026.*

What you’ll learn

• The circular economy and innovation
• Hydrology and Water Cycle Management
• Design of water treatment unit operations
• Integrated waste management for resource recovery
• Land use planning and green infrastructure
• Industrial ecology (symbiosis)
• Hydrogen systems

Your future career

Graduates can find employment in the water, waste management, resource recovery, land development and green infrastructure industries.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Engineering Practice (Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering) has received provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA) in 2023. EA is the professional body for Engineers in Australia and is also the accrediting body for Engineering degrees within Australia. Graduates from an accredited degree are eligible for EA membership, which is recognised worldwide and provides our graduates with strong employment pathways. The course level outcomes of the Master of Engineering Practice are aligned with the EA Stage 1 Competencies, making the course eligible for full accreditation which will (and can only) be sought in 2025 when first graduates are in the workforce.

Professional recognition

The Master of Engineering Practice (Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering) has received provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia. Full accreditation (can only and) will be sought when first graduates are in the workforce in 2025. Once full accreditation has been achieved, graduates will be eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Full Chartered Professional Engineer status can then be achieved after a further five years of work experience in the engineering profession.