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Murdoch University

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering

  • Non-Award

Progress your engineering career and help create a more sustainable future by specialising in environmental and sustainable systems engineering.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
MJ-ESSE, 108655H

About this course

Overview

Examine vital frameworks, principles and tools to develop practical skills and apply these in real-life case studies.

You'll apply specialised engineering knowledge and skills with an emphasis on the integration of energy, water and resource recovery systems into Smart Cities and sustainable communities.

3 reasons to study Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering at Murdoch

  1. Gain practical experience with industry through Work Integrated Learning, site visits and industry focussed projects.
  2. Complete your Masters degree in 1.5 years by studying in intensive mode.
  3. Number one university in Western Australia for student engagement, teaching quality and medium graduate income for engineering and technology by the Good Universities Guide 2024.

What you'll learn

  • The circular economy and innovation
  • Hydrology and Water Cycle Management
  • Design of water treatment unit operations
  • Integrated waste management for resource recovery
  • Land use planning and green infrastructure
  • Industrial ecology (symbiosis)
  • Hydrogen systems

Your future career

Graduates can find employment in the water, waste management, resource recovery, land development and green infrastructure industries.

Professional accreditation

This course has received provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA) in 2023. EA is the professional body for Engineers in Australia and is also the accrediting body for Engineering degrees within Australia. Graduates from an accredited degree are eligible for EA membership, which is recognised worldwide and provides our graduates with strong employment pathways. The course level outcomes of the Master of Engineering Practice are aligned with the EA Stage 1 Competencies, making the course eligible for full accreditation which will (and can only) be sought in 2025 when first graduates are in the workforce.

Professional recognition

This course has received provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia. Full accreditation (can only and) will be sought when first graduates are in the workforce in 2025. Once full accreditation has been achieved, graduates will be eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Full Chartered Professional Engineer status can then be achieved after a further five years of work experience in the engineering profession.

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Entry requirements

Entry may be gained through either of the following means into the Master of Engineering Practice with the Major in Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering: 1. Successful completion of a four-year Engineering degree accredited by Engineers Australia (or equivalent Washington Accord-recognised degree) in an approved field of Engineering, * 2. Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7, non-Washington Accord), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by Murdoch University, which includes prior studies in Engineering or Engineering Technology, * Advanced standing for any students with existing studies would be considered on a case-by-case basis through the standard advanced standing processes at Murdoch. *Entry into each major is subject to different approved field of Engineering and cognate degrees

Study locations

Perth

How to apply

How to apply

Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.