Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental and Sustainable Resources Engineering)

Develop engineering solutions fostering positive social and economic development while minimizing environmental impact. Gain knowledge and skills to work in influential environmental sectors.

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About the Course

Interested in developing engineering solutions that foster positive social and economic development while minimising environmental impact? UniSQ’s Environmental and Sustainable Resources Engineering major provides first-class knowledge and skills to study and change the effects of major environmental issues, as well as work in some of the most influential environmental sectors. A significant proportion of your degree will involve project-based learning with industry connection and aligns with the United Nation's sustainable development goals. You’ll learn to plan, design and implement change in the infrastructure of land development and rehabilitation, water and soil management and create innovative solutions to complex problems.

Course Entry Requirements

  • ATAR - 71.00 or equivalent
  • Pre-requisites - English (Units 3 & 4, C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent
  • Inherent requirements - There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) before applying. Proof of meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements is also required.
  • Completed VET qualifications can be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program. We encourage you to reach out to the UniSQ team to discuss your options further.
  • Work and Life experience may be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program. We encourage you to reach out to the UniSQ team to discuss your options further.
  • Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.

Course Structure

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

  • ENP1101 Student Engineer Induction
  • ENP1102 Student Engineer Portfolio
  • ENP1001 Engineering Fundamentals A
  • ENM1600 Engineering Mathematics
  • ENP1111 Sustainable & Humanitarian Engineering Project
  • ESR1201 Environmental Engineering Foundation A
  • ENP1002 Engineering Fundamentals B
  • ENP1112 Student Engineer Project (Engineering Workplaces)
  • ESR1202 Environmental Engineering Foundation B
  • ESR2301 Topics in Environmental Engineering Subsystem Design

Year 2

  • ENP2103 Engineering Affiliate Portfolio
  • ESR2302 Topics in Environmental Engineering Operations & Maintenance
  • ESR2311 Engineering Subsystem Design Project
  • ESR2303 Intermediate Engineering Environmental Topics
  • ESR2312 Engineering Operations & Maintenance Project
  • ENP2104 Engineering Associate Portfolio
  • ENP2313 Engineering Associate Capstone Project
  • 3 x Electives

Year 3

  • ENP3107 Transition to Professional Engineer
  • ENP3102 Engineering Professional Management
  • ESR3301 Environmental Engineering Advanced A
  • ESR3314 Sustainable Systems Engineering Project
  • ESR3302 Environmental Engineering Advanced B
  • ESR3315 Professional Engineer Innovation Project
  • ENP3103 Engineering Methodology Research
  • 2 x Electives

Year 4

  • ESR4301 Professional Engineering Advanced Topics
  • ENP4111 Professional Engineer Research Project
  • ENP4108 Engineering Professional Portfolio
  • ENP4313 Engineering Professional Team Capstone Project
  • 3 x Electives

Award requirements

Completion of 32 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.

Exit points

Associate Degree of Engineering, Diploma of Engineering and Related Technologies.

On completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Display coherent and comprehensive knowledge of historical, contemporary and emerging theories and concepts that underpin relevant engineering disciplines.
  2. Recognise the social purpose of engineering and analyse the relationship between human-made products and systems, and community needs.
  3. Apply well-researched, innovative, industry-relevant systems approaches to solve a range of engineering problems, and to address issues of sustainable practice in diverse environmental, technical and social contexts.
  4. Apply relevant project management skills and formulate design processes to enable the delivery of engineering projects within given project constraints.
  5. Make appropriate autonomous judgements by critically evaluating evidence, identifying and analysing ethical issues and applying cultural competencies, including those relevant to indigenous peoples.
  6. Communicate effectively in English and interpret information for diverse audiences using a range of high-level oral, written and technology-based approaches; and apply effective competencies as a leader, team member and individual within the professional domain.
  7. Engage in lifelong learning through critical reflection, and be accountable for their personal and professional actions by managing and monitoring personal performance.