Become a skilled environmental professional and manage human interaction with the environment
Gain a broad foundation in engineering and enabling sciences, before you choose to specialise your studies in either construction or environment and water.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Gain a broad foundation in engineering and enabling sciences, before you choose to specialise your studies in either construction or environment and water.
During the program, you develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork and communication, and gain technical, business management and scientific environmental knowledge. Build your expertise in areas including environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science.
Earn invaluable work experience, completed over 60 days, examining current engineering professional practice with emphasis on the creative nature of engineering. At the end of your studies you will have the scientific skills needed to make judgements on the conservation and use of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources.
Majors
Construction; Environment and water
Special selection criteria
Students who enter the program having achieved a 'Very High Achievement' in a Maths B and Maths C in secondary school will be eligible for an exemption for the course MTH102 on application to the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering they may substitute another mathematically based and engineering relevant course for MTH102 as a Variation to Program in order to fulfil the requirements of the degree.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete 60 days of suitable field experience.
Career opportunities
You can find employment pathways in Government agencies, construction companies, engineering consultancies, building industry, water supply authorities, mining industry, research organisations. As a specialist in environmental science, you can pursue career paths in environmental management and protection, parks and wildlife, resource management, waste and pollution control, catchment management agencies, local councils and environmental consultancies.
Membership
Graduate membership of Engineers Australia (Professional Engineer) available on individual application; Australian Network for Plant Conservation; Australian Water Association; Ecological Society of Australia; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand; Australian Marine Sciences Association.
Program structure
Introductory courses (10)
COR109 Design of Water Supply Systems
ENG101 Design of Roads and Drainage
ENG102 Applied Systems Modelling
ENS103 Grammars of Design
MTH102 Introduction to Design and Concept
SCI102 Visual Identity
SCI105 Visual Communication & Meaning
SCI107 Branding and Package Design
SCI110 Art of Illustration and Design
SET111 Design Portfolio
Advanced courses (22)
ENG202 Industry Project 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
ENG203 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
ENG211 Introduction to Design and Concept
ENG302 Visual Identity
ENG312 Visual Communication & Meaning
ENG401 Branding and Package Design
ENG402 Discovering Management
ENG403 Managing Human Resources
ENG422 Leadership for Organisations
ENS221 Managing Workplace Relations
ENS222 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
ENS253 Learning and Development
ENS254 Organisational Change and Agility
ENS300 Cross-Cultural Management
ENS305 Managing Human Resources
ENS351 Managing Workplace Relations
GEO301 Learning and Development
LGL301 Organisational Change and Agility
MTH202 Group Processes and Practice
MTH312 Therapeutic Communication Skills
PHY201 Foundations of Human Behaviour
SCI202 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
Major studies courses
Students must complete one (1) of the available Engineering major studies.
Construction major
Required courses (8)
ENG212 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
ENG221 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
ENG225 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
ENG340 Social Research
ENG404 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
ENG432 Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
ENG451 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
ENS281 Working with First Nations Peoples and Multicultural Communities
Environment and Water major
Required courses (8)
ENG330 Working With Children, Youth and Families
ENG411 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
ENG412 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
ENG421 Social Work Field Education 1
ENS242 Community Development and Social Action
ENS353 Direct Practice 1
ENS381 Direct Practice 2
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Total units: 480
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Select a major in either Construction or Environment and Water.
- Register your selected major with your Faculty.
- Complete a minimum of 60 days of suitable work experience. Students must meet all costs associated with the acquisition of practical experience to satisfy this requirement.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling please refer to the relevant Study Plan.