Bachelor of Environmental Science / Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours)

Yes, this course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia, and graduates are eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. As Australia is one of 15 countries that are signatories to the International Engineering Alliance (Washington Accord), the qualification is recognised in all signatory countries. All graduates will also be eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.

In order to graduate, you must complete 12 weeks of engineering industry experience. This allows you to gain experience in an engineering environment under the supervision of a practising engineer. Opportunities also exist for an overseas work placement of between six and 12 months, which can satisfy the engineering industry requirement.

RMIT supports students to undertake global work, exchange and study experiences. There are opportunities to undertake international study tours to Paris to explore sustainable cities, to study China's environmental challenges, and to take part in a sustainability project in Vietnam. You will also have an opportunity to undertake a team research project in Vietnam or China. RMIT offers a range of opportunities for students to study abroad through overseas work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.

In your final year you will choose your minor study in environmental biology, environmental chemistry or groundwater engineering. The degree offers minor studies in groundwater and either environmental biology or environmental chemistry.

In Year 1, you will concentrate on fundamentals in environmental science, chemistry, biology and engineering mathematics. Year 2 covers the hydrosphere, ecology and soil environment, multidisciplinary engineering projects, and groundwater studies. Year 3 introduces the atmosphere, your chosen minor (environmental biology or environmental chemistry), and urban systems of water supply and pollution control. Year 4 involves completing your minor studies, advanced urban water systems, economics, waste water treatments, land contamination, and an environmental engineering project. Year 5 focuses on advanced environmental sampling and analysis, ethics, policies and law, and work-integrated learning opportunities.