Bachelor of Engineering Science - Sustainability

Western Sydney University

Human society is facing ever increasing challenges from changing climate, expanding populations and industrial development. Traditional approaches to solve environmental problems needs rethinking and should consider circular economy, life cycle thinking, climate smartness, digitisation. In this Major, students assess various challenges in provision of water, food, infrastructure and energy then propose design solutions using holistic, futuristic and sustainable technologies and strategies. Through hands-on, real-life projects, students explore solutions that integrate technical, technological (IoT), social, cultural, geographical, regulatory and ethical factors. This major will benefit students aiming for careers such as Environmental Engineering Technologist, Waste Engineering Technologist/, and Sustainability Engineering Technologist. Graduate destinations include: Environmental Engineering Technologist, Waste Engineering Technologist, Sustainability Engineering Technologist. This major includes a mandatory 300-hour industrial placement as a completion requirement for Engineers Australia accreditation as an engineering technologist.

School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences

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