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About the course
This Sustainable Engineering minor introduces key concepts used by environmental engineers to address the impacts of unsustainable production and consumption. You’ll learn to analyse and assess environmental impacts of industrial systems and economies, with emphasis on life cycle management, corporate stewardship, circular economy and eco-efficiency. Designed as a four-unit sequence, it is taken alongside an undergraduate engineering degree to broaden and tailor your skills in sustainable engineering.
Career outcome
Completing this minor can support careers where engineers need sustainability capability across design, operations and compliance. It strengthens your ability to assess environmental impacts, apply life-cycle thinking and contribute to circular-economy and eco-efficiency initiatives. Graduates may be suited to roles in environmental and sustainability engineering, consulting, resource and energy sectors, manufacturing, infrastructure delivery, and corporate sustainability teams. This is an undergraduate engineering minor focused on sustainable engineering practice.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
