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Master of Professional Engineering (Sustainability and Environmental Engineering)

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This master’s course builds specialised capability in sustainability and environmental engineering for those transitioning into engineering or changing specialisation. You’ll develop cross-disciplinary skills spanning engineering, management and science, and learn to design practical solutions to major environmental and sustainability challenges. Study includes core and elective units plus a professional practice component to gain industry exposure in a real engineering setting. This is a Master coursework degree in Engineering – Other.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles focused on sustainable design and environmental performance across engineering and infrastructure sectors. Career paths can include sustainability engineer, environmental engineer, water and process engineering roles, and project-based positions supporting sustainable development. The course’s professional practice element helps build industry-ready experience for work in consulting firms, government, utilities and industrial organisations. This is a Master coursework pathway in Engineering – Other.


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$57,900 per year

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Full Fee Paying: A$40,700

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Information

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3 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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MAPROFEN4SEE

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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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