Education

Studying with us is an opportunity to follow your passion and effect the change you want to see in the world. With a broad range of specialties and flexible study options, the College of Engineering, Science and Environment offers a world-class learning experience that sees our graduates equipped to pursue a fulfilling career in a broad range of fields.

How we teach

Producing socially and ethically responsible graduates requires excellence in teaching and learning, innovative approaches to pedagogy and an ethos of continuous improvement.

Our approach to curriculum design within the College of Engineering, Science and Environment is driven by the following objectives:

  • Inclusive: We promote Indigenous and global perspectives across all programs, and tailor our degrees around flexible course design.
  • Collaborative: Across disciplines, and degrees, we use connected and active pedagogies to position learning in the global context.
  • Authentic: Real, relevant, and relatable content and assessment practices, building our students into life ready graduates.
  • Innovative: Providing a contemporary learning experience by utilising evidence-based practice and making strategic use of blended and online environments.
  • Engaged: Integrated learning of both disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills, scaffolded to ensure students are well prepared to participate in practical, career-ready placement opportunities.

Our approach to curriculum

We structure our degrees and courses to get the best out of our students and teaching staff.

  • Active learning: Be at the centre of your learning by participating in discussion, practice, problem solving and group work.
  • Broad skill development: Transferable skills are explicitly integrated within coursework, including cross-disciplinary learning, sustainability, capabilities for entrepreneurism and employability.
  • Flexibility: Customise your degree around your personal interests and career aspirations. Flexibility to choose between on-campus and online delivery options for some courses.
  • Catering for diverse cohorts: Tailor your degree around your interests and abilities. Embedding of support resources, and the availability of advanced programs means there is opportunity for all students.
  • Practical experience opportunities: Designed to prepare you for life beyond study and give you the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills to real-world problems or situations. Experiences vary across courses but include field trips, project work solving real-world problems, career-ready placements and Research Integrated Learning.
  • Authentic assessment: Tasks entail active, participatory activities and professional experiences leading to deeper learning, and career readiness.
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Our learning spaces

Students have access to excellent physical and virtual learning spaces, with significant investment in upgrades to our campuses to ensure access to world-class facilities. Courses are offered across our Callaghan, Sydney and Central Coast campuses, with the option for flexible, online learning for some.

  • Laboratories and design studios: Our state-of-the-art traditional and virtual lab facilities, and hands-on design studios such as Makerspace meet the needs of our students, staff and researchers – now and  into the future.
  • Fieldwork: Fieldwork is an integral part of many of our degree structures, providing practical experience that takes advantage of the unique landscapes, rivers and catchments of Australia.
  • Career-ready placements: Career-ready placements and Research Integrated Learning (RIL) are built into our degrees. Professional experience provides you with the opportunity to develop employability skills, including communication, teamwork, leadership, negotiation and problem solving.

International opportunities

With an array of opportunities for overseas travel and study built into our degrees, we aim to inspire our students to become global citizens with a curiosity, appreciation and understanding of the world around them.

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PhD and Research Masters

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Mentored  by experts, our research students are exposed to projects which incorporate cutting edge concepts, designs and technologies - the basis for tomorrow's world.

We perform strongly in attracting significant external research funding from national competitive grant schemes. And our strong industry partnerships and links with government agencies in the Hunter region and beyond, creates opportunities for students to work on collaborative projects.

Find detailed information and specific opportunities for PhD and Research Masters candidates in our Schools: