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Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This honours engineering degree focuses on designing sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. You’ll build expertise across water supply and treatment, waste management, environmental monitoring and sustainable energy, informed by chemical, civil and mechanical engineering. The course combines core engineering foundations, multidisciplinary projects, electives for specialisation and an honours thesis. It is a four-year Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in environmental engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers developing and implementing sustainable engineering solutions across government, consulting and industry. Typical pathways include environmental engineer, water and wastewater engineer, sustainability or energy optimisation engineer, environmental monitoring specialist and roles in waste and resource recovery. Experience is strengthened through professional engagement activities and an honours thesis, supporting entry into professional engineering practice in environmental engineering.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$60,600 per year

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CSP: A$8,796

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Information

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4 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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BHENGINE4ENV

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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