94.1% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023-2025 - Undergraduate Engineering.
Degree overview
Delivering impact for today and tomorrow.
Environmental engineers develop solutions that protect communities and the environment, both now and into the future. Their work can help reduce flood risks, improve water quality, manage natural resources sustainably, restore damaged environments and help communities adapt to climate change.
What is environmental engineering? Environmental Engineering combines engineering with environmental science to solve complex challenges involving water, land, pollution and climate. At the University of Newcastle, you’ll build knowledge across areas such as hydrology, environmental chemistry and biology, environmental modelling, geospatial data and environmental risk management.
You’ll learn how engineering can be used to improve urban and natural environments. This could include designing stormwater and water-sensitive urban systems, planning and managing water resources, restoring healthier waterways and ecosystems, or reducing the impacts of floods, droughts and pollution.
Through design-based learning and environmental engineering projects, you’ll apply engineering analysis, modelling and decision-making tools to real environmental challenges.
Ranked 1
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in NSW for skills development
World top 250
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for Engineering
12 weeks
of Industrial Experience
Career opportunities
Environmental engineers work across government, consulting, engineering, research and project delivery, helping organisations and communities manage environmental risks and use natural resources more sustainably.
Your career could involve water management and recycling, pollution control and remediation, climate adaptation, environmental impact assessment, resource management or the design of more resilient cities and infrastructure. Opportunities can also extend to international organisations working across water, climate and sustainable development.
Professional outcomes include:
- water reclamation project designer
- environmental remediation expert
- environmental impact consultant
- toxic materials control engineer
- sustainable fisheries consultant
- climate impact assessment expert.
Course overview
Develop the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to design sustainable solutions that protect communities and the environment. You’ll also have opportunities to personalise your studies through a minor or electives, allowing you to broaden your knowledge in a complementary area or explore other interests.
You'll build skills in:
- environmental chemistry and biology
- water engineering and hydrology
- water quality and pollution management
- environmental modelling
- environmental legislation and planning
- geospatial data, GIS and remote sensing
- environmental risk management.
Throughout your degree, you’ll build practical and professional skills through industry experience, professional practice courses, environmental engineering projects and a final-year engineering project.
Student experience
Study a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) 2:04
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) students are in high demand with employers both locally and nationally. Hear all about Josh's transition from student to employee and why his manager, Dana, employs University of Newcastle graduates.
Career-ready placements
All University of Newcastle engineering students complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree.
Through your work placement you’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.
Studying at Newcastle campus
Living in Newcastle
Nestled on Australia's spectacular east coast and surrounded by some of the state's most popular destinations, Newcastle is an all-round wonderful choice as a safe and friendly place to live.
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Campus Life
Our campuses are welcoming, inspiring, and collaborative places for students, staff, and the community. Explore our beautiful campuses and discover what it’s like to study at the University of Newcastle.
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Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
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Student showcase
Demo Day: First Year Environmental Engineering 0:58
Hear from our first year environmental engineering students about their hands-on water filtration project and testing at Demo Day. Learn about their experiences so far at the University of Newcastle.
Changing the world with engineering: Environmental Engineering at The University of Newcastle 1:16
At the University of Newcastle we train environmental engineers capable of solving the biggest global challenges.
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Apply as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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