Major overview
Study environmental engineering and design solutions for a more sustainable world
3 reasons to study engineering at Murdoch University
- Learn in a real engineering plant and outdoor test environment on campus – the only facility of its kind in WA – gaining hands-on experience with systems that reflect real industry challenges.
- Complete 300 hours of industry experience, applying your skills on industry placements or projects and building professional connections before you graduate.
- 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.
What you’ll learn
- Apply systems thinking to analyse interactions between engineered and natural environments.
- Understand environmental processes including water treatment, pollution control and sustainability practices.
- Use modelling and analytical tools to assess environmental performance and impact.
- Design and evaluate systems for water, energy and resource management.
- Develop solutions that support sustainable development and resource efficiency.
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 or in people.
Rohit Bomma, Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy
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Your future career in engineering
- Environmental engineering technologist
- Sustainability consultant
- Environmental systems designer or analyst
- Water and wastewater technologist
- Resource recovery or waste management 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 Technology
Study a Bachelor of Engineering Technology at Murdoch University and gain hands-on, industry-relevant experience in a real engineering plant. Apply today.