Major overview
Solve real-world water and sustainability challenges with an accredited engineering honours degree
3 reasons to study engineering at Murdoch University
- Gain hands-on experience working on real-world environmental challenges in a real engineering plant and control room – the only one of its kind in a WA university.
- 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.
- Graduate with an engineering degree that’s aligned with professional engineering standards, accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised globally.
What you’ll learn
- Analyse environmental systems, including water, energy and resource management processes.
- Apply advanced environmental systems engineering principles to assess performance, risk and impact.
- Use modelling and analytical tools to evaluate environmental outcomes and inform decision making.
- Integrate sustainability engineering approaches into infrastructure and environmental systems.
- Design and evaluate complex environmental engineering systems for real-world applications.
I use what I learned at Murdoch University every day. The field visits taught us how the industry really works – not just the technology, but what employers look for in people.
Rohit Bomma, Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy
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Your future career in engineering
- Environmental engineer
- Water and wastewater engineer
- Sustainability engineer
- Environmental systems engineer
- Resource recovery specialist
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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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 |
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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.
Bachelor of Engineering Honours
Study a Bachelor of Engineering Honours at Murdoch University, learning in a real engineering plant and gaining 450 hours of industry experience. Apply now.