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 2023 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
For students commencing 2015. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Introductory courses (10)
COR109 Planning and Environmental Law
ENG101 Rural and Regional Sustainability
ENG102 Participation and Conflict Resolution
ENS103 International Community Development and Global Justice
MTH102 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
SCI102 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
SCI105 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
SCI107 Foundations of Sustainability
SCI110 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
SET111 Communicating Sustainability
Advanced courses (22)
ENG202 Sustainability Problem Solving
ENG203 Economics for Managers
ENG211 Finance and Accounting for Managers
ENG302 Innovation Management and Professional Development
ENG312 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
ENG401 Managing Across Global Cultures
ENG402 International Trade and Finance
ENG403 Evidenced Based Decision Making
ENG422 Global Business Management
ENS221 Marketing in a Global Environment
ENS222 Leading and Managing Organisations
ENS253 Economics for Managers
ENS254 Finance and Accounting for Managers
ENS300 Innovation Management and Professional Development
ENS305 International Trade and Finance
ENS351 Managing Across Global Cultures
GEO301 Marketing in a Global Environment
LGL301 Evidenced Based Decision Making
MTH202 Leading and Managing Organisations
MTH312 Global Business Management
PHY201 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
SCI202 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
Major studies courses
Students must complete one (1) of the available Engineering major studies.
Construction major
Required courses (8)
ENG212 Systemic Physiology I
ENG221 Systemic Physiology II
ENG225 Pathophysiology
ENG340 Introduction to Pharmacology
ENG404 Immunology
ENG432 Functional Anatomy
ENG451 Exercise Physiology I
ENS281 Introduction to Coaching Science
Environment and Water major
Required courses (8)
ENG330 Advanced Coaching Science
ENG411 Biomechanics I
ENG412 Exercise Physiology I
ENG421 Exercise Prescription and Programming
ENS242 Motor Control and Learning
ENS353 Innovation Management and Professional Development
MTH381 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
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.