Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Sustainability Engineering)

About the course

This Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Sustainability Engineering) focuses on designing engineering solutions for complex environmental and resource challenges, including water, energy, infrastructure and waste. You’ll apply sustainability principles such as circular economy and life-cycle thinking, supported by real-world projects that consider technical, social, regulatory and ethical factors. The degree includes a mandatory 450-hour industry placement to support professional engineering accreditation outcomes.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue sustainability-focused engineering and environmental roles across government, consulting and industry, working on cleaner production, waste and resource recovery, and resilient infrastructure. Typical pathways include sustainability engineer or manager, environmental engineer or consultant, waste engineer/manager, natural resources manager, and related advisory roles helping organisations plan and deliver more sustainable systems and services. Careers align with an Honours-level engineering specialisation in sustainability.

Living Costs in Parramatta**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)