This course is designed to enable engineers and other technical specialists to take a leadership role in the field of environmental engineering.
The course combines a set of key subjects that contain information on the nature of environmental problems together with engineering techniques for their solution. This is supplemented by management and policy subjects to empower the engineer, or technical specialist, to lead multidisciplinary teams working in the field of environmental engineering.
Career options include positions in government agencies or private corporations, or as consultants.
Normally, a degree in engineering or another technological/applied science field is required. Candidates without a degree, but with suitable experience, may enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering Management (C11051) and later transfer to the Master of Environmental Engineering Management with full credit for completed subjects.
Candidates with Second Class Honours or above need no work experience; otherwise two years' experience is desirable.
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering Management (C11051) students may transfer to the Master of Environmental Engineering Management with full credit for completed subjects.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is considered in accordance with the University policy on RPL (which can be viewed online). The maximum amount of RPL granted is: 24 credit points if articulating from a Graduate Certificate course; 18 credit points for UTS BE graduates; and 12 credit points for all other students (without exception).
Most students taking two subjects per semester require two years to complete this degree. The course is also available to fee-paying overseas students on a full-time basis, taking one year to complete.
The program is structured for evening attendance, block attendance or distance mode. Subjects are offered as three-hour sessions once per week, or in block or distance mode.
Students are required to complete 48 credit points of study, comprising 36 credit points from Group A subjects (6 credit points each) and 12 credit points from Group B subjects.
CBK90145 Core subjects | 36cp | |
Select 12 credit points from the following options: | 12cp | |
49001 Judgment and Decision Making | 6cp | |
49002 Managing Projects | 6cp | |
49003 Economic Evaluation | 6cp | |
49108 Local Government Powers and Practice | 6cp | |
49050 Graduate Project (12cp in 1 semester) | 12cp | |
Total | 48cp |
The subjects offered are listed below. As not all subjects are offered every semester, students should check the timetable and seek advice as to which subjects to take in which semester.
Select six subjects from the following: | 36cp | |
49121 Environmental Assessment and Planning | 6cp | |
49122 Ecology and Sustainability | 6cp | |
49123 Waste and Pollution Management | 6cp | |
49124 Water Quality Management | 6cp | |
49125 Environmental Risk Assessment | 6cp | |
49126 Environmental Management of Land | 6cp | |
66025 Contaminated Site Management | 6cp | |
49127 On-site Water and Wastewater Treatment | 6cp | |
49049 Air and Noise Pollution | 6cp | |
49109 Engineered Natural Water Treatment Systems | 6cp | |
Select 12 credit points from the following options: | 12cp | |
49001 Judgment and Decision Making | 6cp | |
49002 Managing Projects | 6cp | |
49003 Economic Evaluation | 6cp | |
49108 Local Government Powers and Practice | 6cp | |
49050 Graduate Project (12cp in 1 semester) | 12cp | |
Autumn commencing full time | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn semester | ||
49003 Economic Evaluation | 6cp | |
49123 Waste and Pollution Management | 6cp | |
49124 Water Quality Management | 6cp | |
49126 Environmental Management of Land | 6cp | |
Spring semester | ||
49125 Environmental Risk Assessment | 6cp | |
49122 Ecology and Sustainability | 6cp | |
49121 Environmental Assessment and Planning | 6cp | |
49002 Managing Projects | 6cp | |
Spring commencing full time | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn semester | ||
Spring semester | ||
49003 Economic Evaluation | 6cp | |
49123 Waste and Pollution Management | 6cp | |
49124 Water Quality Management | 6cp | |
49126 Environmental Management of Land | 6cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn semester | ||
49125 Environmental Risk Assessment | 6cp | |
49122 Ecology and Sustainability | 6cp | |
49121 Environmental Assessment and Planning | 6cp | |
49002 Managing Projects | 6cp | |
Autumn commencing part time | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn semester | ||
49123 Waste and Pollution Management | 6cp | |
49124 Water Quality Management | 6cp | |
Spring semester | ||
49122 Ecology and Sustainability | 6cp | |
49121 Environmental Assessment and Planning | 6cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn semester | ||
49003 Economic Evaluation | 6cp | |
49126 Environmental Management of Land | 6cp | |
Spring semester | ||
49125 Environmental Risk Assessment | 6cp | |
49002 Managing Projects | 6cp |
Further information is available from the Faculty of Engineering Outreach Office on: