Major overview
You could be employed by engineering firms, land developers, utilities, international development and government agencies to design and manage engineered systems. You will graduate job ready with a global perspective and ethical approach to environmentally sustainable engineered systems in various industries.
3 reasons to study Environmental Engineering at Murdoch
- Five-star rating and #1 university in Australia for overall educational experience, skills development and teaching quality for Engineering and Technology by the Good Universities Guide 2026.*
- Explore engineering and ecological issues with a global perspective and ethical approach to sustainable development with real-world examples.
- Gain 300 hours of real work experience as part of your degree.
What you’ll learn
- Fundamentals of chemistry
- Principles and methodology of environmental science
- Motion, energy and mass transfer in simple systems
- Modelling & systems engineering
- Environmental technology for sustainability
- Principles of water conservation and water auditing
- Pollution and its control, particularly the relationship between wastewater and pollution
Your career
When you graduate, you could find yourself working in a range of different industries from construction to manufacturing. Some careers could include:
- Environmental Technologist
- Sustainability Consultant
- Environmental Systems Designer, Planner or Analyst
Professional recognition
This major can be used to meet the continuing professional education requirements of engineering technologists in the areas related to electrical engineering.
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
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Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.