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 2024 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 Marketing Management
ENG101 Communication and Thought
ENG102 Cell Biology
ENS103 Introduction to Behavioural Health
MTH102 Science Research Methods
SCI102 Chemistry
SCI105 Human Physiology
SCI107 Food in Society
SCI110 Public Health Foundations
SET111 Systemic Physiology I
Advanced courses (22)
ENG202 Biochemistry
ENG203 Food Studies
ENG211 Principles of Nutrition
ENG302 Systemic Physiology II
ENG312 Nutrition Assessment
ENG401 Public Health Nutrition
ENG402 Nutritional Biochemistry
ENG403 Pathophysiology
ENG422 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
ENS221 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
ENS222 Nutrition and Dietetics Research Proposal
ENS253 Advanced Public Health Nutrition
ENS254 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
ENS300 Food Service Systems
ENS305 Principles of Individual and Group Management
ENS351 Nutrition and Dietetic Skills
GEO301 Individual Case Management
LGL301 Food Service Placement
MTH202 Community and Public Health Nutrition
MTH312 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
PHY201 Nutrition and Dietetics Thesis
SCI202 Group Processes and Practice
Major studies courses
Students must complete one (1) of the available Engineering major studies.
Construction major
Required courses (8)
ENG212 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
ENG221 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
ENG225 Introductory Counselling Skills
ENG340 Foundations of Human Behaviour
ENG404 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
ENG432 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
ENG451 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
ENS281 Mental Health and Wellbeing
Environment and Water major
Required courses (8)
ENG330 Community Development and Social Action
ENG411 Organisations: Communication Skills for Practice
ENG412 Working With Children, Youth and Families
ENG421 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
ENS242 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
ENS353 Social Research
MTH381 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
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.