Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours)

About the course

Build specialist engineering skills to tackle environmental challenges such as land contamination, water and air pollution, energy systems and sustainable cities. You’ll study environmental and sustainable engineering principles with a strong practical focus, preparing you to design, assess and improve infrastructure and industrial systems for better environmental outcomes. This is an undergraduate honours engineering degree focused on environmental engineering. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting environmental protection and sustainable development across government, consultancies and industry. Typical work includes environmental engineering design and assessment, water and wastewater planning, pollution control, remediation and sustainability projects. You may contribute to infrastructure, energy and urban development initiatives that reduce environmental impact. This is an undergraduate honours engineering qualification in environmental engineering.

Entry requirements

ATAR 80.30*

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)