Environmental Engineering

Course overview

This course responds to the growing demand for professional engineers who are specifically equipped to develop innovative solutions to the increasing challenges of human and natural impacts on the environment.

Year one

During the first year, the emphasis is on the development of basic engineering and environmental knowledge and skills. This includes fluid mechanics, introductory geology, introductory chemistry, environmental engineering applications, environmental chemistry, sustainability and environmental processes.

Year two

You focus on continued development and use of skills and knowledge in environmental applications. This includes hydrology, site investigation, engineering thermodynamics, probabilistic and statistical techniques for engineers, environmental assessment, waste management, engineering geology and energy.

Year three

You examine some of the more complex environmental engineering topics and there is a strong emphasis on design and industrial applications. This includes air pollution, water treatment, engineering management and accounting, hazardous waste management, remote sensing, energy management, and soil and water pollution.

Year four

You study environmental project management, contaminated land and advanced environmental engineering. You will also undertake an industrial design project - usually in collaboration with a suitable company.

By the end of the course

You will be equipped to help develop solutions to major environmental problems such as climate change, and to take up key roles in industry, developing innovations in areas such as renewable energy. Your numeracy, IT and analytical skills will qualify you for careers in finance and consultancy.

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Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering