Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Single Major) (Environmental Engineering)

About the course

UOW’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Single Major) (Environmental Engineering) prepares you to design engineering solutions that protect air, land and water resources. You’ll build strong technical foundations and apply them to real-world sustainability challenges, supported by practical, industry-informed learning and professional networks. This is an on-campus undergraduate honours engineering degree specialising in Environmental Engineering. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can work across environmental consulting, government and major infrastructure, helping plan and deliver sustainable projects. Typical roles include environmental engineer, clean energy engineer, water engineer, air pollution control engineer, waste/landfill engineer, HSE officer, site engineer and project manager. This qualification supports professional pathways for an undergraduate honours degree in Environmental Engineering. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Entry requirements

ATAR 80 (or IBAS 30.25).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)