Environmental Engineering

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Environmental Engineering at UWA equips students with the knowledge and skills to become industry-ready environmental engineers. The program emphasizes core concepts, specialized areas, and the application of engineering principles to address environmental challenges. Students benefit from world-leading academics, work integrated learning opportunities, and professional development experiences, preparing them for careers in various sectors, including regulatory authorities, mining companies, and consulting firms.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Environmental Engineering is a four-year full-time program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become industry-ready environmental engineers. The program focuses on applying engineering principles to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.

Objectives:

• Develop a deep understanding of core environmental engineering concepts and specialized areas like oceanography, water engineering, waste management, sustainable engineering, and site decontamination.
• Research and develop new technologies and techniques to improve the environmental acceptability of engineering projects.
• Design and operate processes to treat wastes to acceptable standards for discharge and/or recycling (e.g., wastewater treatment or waste solidification).
• Prepare reports and studies on the best approach to environmental management in new and existing engineering projects, considering environmentally sustainable economic activity and legal, environmental, and industrial factors.
• Work effectively in a team, demonstrating leadership and accountability to solve real-world problems.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by world-leading academics specializing in oceanography, water engineering, waste management, sustainable engineering, and site decontamination.
• The program emphasizes developing strong analytical and research skills, particularly advanced numerical techniques.

Careers:

• Environmental engineers are employed by large construction and mining organizations, large companies, large forestry organizations, regulatory authorities, and government departments.
• Opportunities also exist for self-employment or work with consulting firms providing services to the water, infrastructure, manufacturing, natural resources, and environment sectors.

Other:

• The program offers work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities, including a 12-week practicum and professional-development experience.
• Students can complete some study at international partner universities through UWA's student exchange and Study Abroad program.
• The program is offered as a degree-specific major for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
• Students can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with other degrees, such as Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Modern Languages.
• The program is highly sought-after by employers in regulatory authorities, mining and construction companies, development organizations, consultancies, and government agencies.
• Students can join student clubs like the Student Environmental Engineers Club (SEEC), The University Engineers' Club (UEC), The UWA Young Engineers' Club (UWAYE), and Engineers Without Borders (EWB).
• The program is housed in EZONE UWA, a world-class innovation and technological hub for engineering and mathematical science students.