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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.

This course component will be available to study remotely for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the course component may not be available to be studied remotely.

Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.

About this major

The provision of reliable and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner is one of the most significant engineering challenges of the twenty-first century. A Major in Energy and the Environment will provide you with the skills necessary to embark on a career in this important and exciting field. You will develop the skills required to design efficient energy generation and conversion systems and to assess and quantify the environmental impacts of these systems.

Graduate opportunities

This major provides a pathway to a career in engineering fields associated with energy and sustainability including: low-carbon power generation from renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro and geothermal; bio-fuels for transportation and power generation; carbon capture and storage; energy storage; energy efficient buildings and infrastructure.

Career pathways
Courses that offer this major

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