Master of Environmental Engineering

Graduates of the Master of Environmental Engineering will have:

1. An advanced and in depth understanding of a complex body of the knowledge required to find environmental engineering solutions to current and emerging issues related to waste, water, air and soil. They will have an appropriate depth of integrated understanding of specialist knowledge in environmental stewardship as well as in leading and managing complex environmental problems through engineering solutions.
2. Knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to their application of environmental engineering.

The wants and needs of a rapidly expanding, global population means it has never been more important to shape our environmental future. Environmental engineering is your pathway to protecting the natural environment and its resources by ensuring that we minimise the adverse effect we may have on it. In this program you will develop an understanding of complex environmental problems and issues, and of the challenges facing environmental sustainability. You will learn to design creative engineering solutions and manage key projects associated with environmental protection in the area of solid and hazardous waste management, air quality monitoring and control, water and wastewater treatment, and renewable energy. You will develop the skills to incorporate sustainability concepts into engineering work practices from various discipline backgrounds.

Recommended study pattern

The Master of Environmental Engineering is offered full-time, part-time and both on-campus (at Nathan) and online.

Award requirements

For the award of Master of Environmental Engineering (MEnvEng), you must successfully complete 120 credit points for either of the following:

• 120 credit points for all Pathway 1 - duration 1 year (80CP of study and 40CP for prior learning), or
• 120 credit points for all Pathway 2 - duration 1.5 years (120CP of study)

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Indicative total fee $14,250

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To be eligible for admission to the Master of Environmental Engineering, you must have one of:

Pathway 1 - 1 year program (80CP):

• a recognised four-year bachelor degree or bachelor Honours degree in Engineering with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.

Pathway 2 - 1.5 year program (120CP):

• a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline* with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; OR
• a bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline; AND a minimum 2 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience^; OR
• a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above.

* Related Discipline: Engineering, Architecture, Natural and Physical Sciences, Environment, Agriculture.

^ Professional Experience: 2 years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in an Environment related field.

A higher qualification refers to a qualification at a higher level than a Bachelor qualification, which includes any of the following: a Bachelor Honours Degree; Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree, MPhil or PhD.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including: 

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE. 
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training. 
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.