Master of Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control

Masters (Coursework)

The wants and needs of a rapidly expanding, global population means it has never been more important to shape our environmental future. Environmental engineering is your pathway to protecting the natural environment and its resources by ensuring that we minimise the adverse effect we may have on it.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

5648, 083659C

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Fees

$25,000 per year / $50,000 total

International Fees

$39,000 per year / $78,000 total

About this course

The wants and needs of a rapidly expanding, global population means it has never been more important to shape our environmental future. Environmental engineering is your pathway to protecting the natural environment and its resources by ensuring that we minimise the adverse effect we may have on it. In this program you will develop an understanding of complex environmental problems and issues, and of the challenges facing environmental sustainability. You will learn to design creative engineering solutions and manage key projects associated with environmental protection in the area of solid and hazardous waste management, air quality monitoring and control, water and wastewater treatment, and renewable energy. You will develop the skills to incorporate sustainability concepts into engineering work practices from various discipline backgrounds.

Entry requirements

To eligible for admission to the Master of Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control, students must hold:

a three year Bachelor degree in Engineering from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing)
OR a Bachelor degree or Bachelor Honours degree in an environment-related field from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with at least two years full-time equivalent relevant work experience
OR a four year Bachelor degree or Bachelor Honours degree in Engineering from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing).

Students admitted to the program with a four year Bachelor degree or Bachelor Honours degree in Engineering will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing towards the program.

Study locations

Nathan

Online

Career pathways

You will be prepared for leading environmental engineering practices in the public sector, resource related sectors, infrastructure sectors, and the consulting engineering sector. You will have the skills to work in organisations that deal with solid and hazardous waste, wastewater and air pollution control.

Credit for prior study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

Credit transfer

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How to apply

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at Griffith University.

76.8%

Overall satisfaction

94.6%

Skill scale

69.6%

Teaching scale

68%

Employed full-time

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