Master of Environmental Engineering (206EC)

Overview

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/

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)

Waste Management Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points.

Research subjects are subject to approval by the course coordinator.

Energy Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points.

Research subjects are subject to approval by the course coordinator.

Water Resources Focus

Selective Subjects: Choose 37.5 points.

Research subjects subject to approval by the course coordinator.

Suggested Approved Electives

Choose 12.5 points

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