Master of Environmental Engineering (206EC)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2025 Delivered: On Campus
About this course
Principal Coordinator
Angus Webb
Contact
Melbourne School of Engineering
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: Master of Environmental Engineering
Course Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Angus Webb
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Overview
Award title | Master of Environmental Engineering |
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Year & campus | 2025 |
CRICOS code | 032293F |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 100 credit points |
Duration | 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time |
The Graduate Program in Environmental Engineering is designed to meet the theoretical and practical skills of people working in environmental control authorities in industry and elsewhere.
The program provides participants with a broad understanding of the practice of environmental engineering and provides experience in investigation. Participants are able to focus on skill development in the sectors relevant to them.
Themes covered include: water and wastewater, municipal solid wastes, cleaner production, environment management systems, water resources management, and energy resources management.
Links to further information
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Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
either;
– a four year degree in an engineering discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent, or
– an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent and at least two years of documented relevant professional or work experience.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
• prior academic performance; and where relevant
• the professional experience.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.
Additional notes for the Handbook
For more information on meeting the University's English language requirements, see: http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/international/english_and_foundation_programs
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providingsupport to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
On the successful completion of the Master of Environmental Engineering students should have:
- Gained advanced knowledge of the principles of environmental engineering underpinning sustainable development
- Had the opportunity to develop research principles and methods in the field of environmental engineering
- Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice of environmental engineering
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice in environmental engineering
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas concepts at an abstract level
- Communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to engineering and non-engineering audiences
- Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship in the field of environmental engineering
Graduates of Master of Environmental Engineering will demonstrate the application of knowledge & skills in the fields of waste management, water resource management or energy studies:
- With creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
- With high level personal autonomy and accountability
- To plan and execute a substantial piece of scholarship
Graduate attributes
The Melbourne School of Engineering closely maps subject level attributes and knowledge to align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), whilst also aligning with Attributes of the University of Melbourne Graduate, Engineers Australia competencies and its own School attributes.
Course structure
Students must complete 100 credit points in one of three themes. The course comprises four 12.5 point core subjects, two in each of semesters one and two. Students may choose ONE theme they wish to focus on, from:
- Waste Management or
- Energy or
- Water Resources
Subject options
Core (50 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ENEN90031 | Quantitative Environmental Modelling | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
ENEN90028 | Monitoring Environmental Impacts | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90032 | Environmental Analysis Tools | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Waste Management Focus
Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points.
Research subjects are subject to approval by the course coordinator.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90047 | IE Research Project 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
ENEN90006 | Solid Wastes to Sustainable Resources | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90029 | Water and Waste Water Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90005 | Environmental Management ISO 14000 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90038 | Engineering Hydrology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Energy Focus
Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points.
Research subjects are subject to approval by the course coordinator.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90047 | IE Research Project 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
ENEN90027 | Energy for Sustainable Development | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90033 | Solar Energy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90011 | Energy Efficiency Technology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90014 | Sustainable Buildings | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90071 | Offshore Wind Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Water Resources Focus
Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points.
Research subjects subject to approval by the course coordinator.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90047 | IE Research Project 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
CVEN90064 | IE Research Project 1 Part 1 | No longer available | |
CVEN90065 | IE Research Project 1 Part 2 | No longer available | |
ENEN90029 | Water and Waste Water Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90019 | Sustainable Water Resources Systems | No longer available | |
ENEN90037 | International River Basin Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90038 | Engineering Hydrology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90024 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Suggested Approved Electives
Choose 12.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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GEOM90008 | Spatial Data Management |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN90027 | Geotechnical Applications | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90061 | Freight Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90063 | Transport System Modelling | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90006 | Engineering Contracts and Procurement | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EVSC90025 | Water Sensitive Urban Design | February (On Campus - Burnley) |
12.5 |
CVEN90066 | Metocean Engineering | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
CVEN90068 | Port Access and Navigation | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
CVEN90069 | Dredging Engineering | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
CVEN90070 | Port and Harbour Engineering | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90038 | Engineering Hydrology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90040 | Water Planning & an Uncertain Future | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
The Master of Environmental Engineering is offered by the Department of Infrastructure Engineering. Features of this Department are:
- Excellent study infrastructure including dedicated computer laboratories.
- Active student society for social, international and cultural exchange.
- Industry involvement in many subjects.
- Students with insufficient academic background for this degree may choose to take the Master of Engineering or the Master of Environment.
Note: CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CVEN90065 IE Research Project 1 Part 2 must be taken in 2 consecutive semesters. Students may commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 and continue their enrolment in the consecutive semester.
Last updated: 21 February 2025