Master of Sustainable Infrastructure

About the course

QUT’s Master of Sustainable Infrastructure develops engineers and allied professionals to design and deliver resilient, low-impact infrastructure for growing cities. You’ll apply sustainability principles across transport, buildings, and water systems, focusing on practical, cost-efficient and environmentally responsible solutions. The course supports upskilling or career change into sustainable infrastructure practice at master’s level in engineering. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can move into sustainability-focused roles across infrastructure planning, design and delivery in government, consultancies and utilities. Career paths may include sustainable infrastructure engineer, transport or mobility specialist, water and wastewater professional, urban infrastructure planner, project engineer/manager, or sustainability advisor. Outcomes align with master’s level engineering work supporting resilient transport and water systems and sustainable city development.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)