Are you interested in sustainable systems engineering? You'll learn how to protect, restore and create engineered and natural systems that are socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable in this course.

Climate change is a matter of national and international importance. A demand has arisen for engineers able to conceive and develop sustainable systems. The consumption of natural resources and energy in areas such as transport, building, manufacturing processes and other areas are part of this need.

Sustainable systems engineering brings together the new technologies and innovative engineering approaches needed for sustainable global development.

As part of this degree you’ll undertake a broad range of studies, graduating with the skills to design engineering solutions which meet the needs of society within economic and ecological constraints.

Your studies will focus on the development of a sustainable systems approach, combining the fundamentals of engineering sciences, mathematics and engineering design. Degree specialisations exist in energy, or transport and logistics.

International opportunities

RMIT encourages you to aspire to a global career, not just a local one, and as an engineering student you’ll have a range of global opportunities.

Through partner organisations in Europe, Asia and the United States, the RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP) offers workplace training and academic research placements of between six and 12 months.

There are also opportunities to study abroad through Education Abroad.

Sustainable systems engineers work with technologies and engineering approaches to ensure global development is sustainable, and to develop clean manufacturing processes and improvements in technology.

Graduates will find work in the areas of energy, transport, logistics, sustainable product design, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable transport systems and vehicles, manufacturing and logistics. 

Graduates have gone on to work at a range of organisations including:

• Deloitte Consulting
• WSP Global Inc.
• GHD Ply Ltd
• Tilt Renewables
• Metro Trains
• Telstra
• Advisian
• Apricus Australia
• Sustainable Development Consultants
• Mornington Peninsula Shire
• Napier & Blakeley Pty Ltd
• PHM Technology
• Genesis Now
• CarbonetiX

Professional recognition and accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.

Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This means that the degree is internationally recognised, and graduates are able to practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia.