Master of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering)

About the course

The Master of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering) at UNSW builds advanced capability to address complex environmental challenges in engineering contexts. You’ll develop technical expertise relevant to sustainable water and waste management, pollution control and remediation, and environmental impact assessment, with opportunities to tailor study to your goals. This master’s coursework degree prepares engineers to apply contemporary methods to environmental engineering practice.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in environmental engineering and sustainability across consulting, government and infrastructure sectors. Typical pathways include environmental or water engineer, sustainability/ESG specialist, waste and resource recovery engineer, contaminated land/remediation engineer, and environmental compliance advisor. The degree supports progression into technical leadership on projects involving environmental risk, regulation and sustainable design in engineering organisations.

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)