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With a Deakin environmental engineering course, you'll get the chance to combine design-based learning with authentic engineering projects to prepare you for the world of work. You'll apply fundamental and technical knowledge to develop innovative solutions to real world environmental problems, meaning you'll graduate with the knowledge and skills required to hit the ground running in this fast-growing sector.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate (your first degree)
An undergraduate degree is generally completed between two to four years, depending on the pattern of study and any recognition of prior learning you may have. Associate degrees, bachelor and bachelor with honours are all undergraduate degrees.
Research
Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course will have the knowledge and skills highly sought after by engineering and construction companies, manufacturers, land developers, government and consulting firms.
You will be well prepared to address global environmental issues such as climate change, sustainability, waste disposal and recycling, public health as well as pollution and contamination. Potential positions include:
- environmental engineer
- environmental consultant
- environment officer
- environment planner
- landfill specialist
- water specialist.
Learn in the field
Participate in off-site activities that will give you hands-on, practical experience on projects similar to those tackled by professional engineers. You will also have an opportunity to undertake an international engineering study tour, engaging in project work overseas while gaining a global understanding of environmental engineering.
Professional industry experience
In our undergraduate course, you will undertake at least 60 days of practical work experience in an engineering organisation. This will enable you to enhance your skills and understanding of environmental engineering and develop valuable professional networks before you graduate.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) has been designed in accordance with Engineers Australia professional accreditation requirements. Deakin has been awarded provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia.
Facilities to inspire
Our civil and environmental facilities are designed to be versatile and to support students, researchers and staff in conducting a range of tests and research.
Study environmental engineering
Our environmental engineering students discuss their learning journey and how they are helping to design sustainable solutions to environmental problems.
Engineering facilities
Explore our future-focused engineering facilities at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, housing some of the most advanced systems, equipment and technologies in Australia.
Innovative engineering research
Engineering at Deakin is research led, rather than simply research informed. Deakin is a significant leader in a number of research areas, notably manufacturing and materials. Engineering research themes include sustainable infrastructure, advanced design and engineering, and engineering education.
I've found the teaching and support staff at Deakin to be brilliant. They each have remarkable workplace expertise that help bring the academic material to life.
Vaughan Mitchell
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) student
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