Send me a PDF copyEngineering with a sustainability lens
'The Master of Sustainable Infrastructure is a unique opportunity for those who have a passion within transport, buildings, water and gas systems to upskill, change career paths, or simply be introduced into the field of sustainable infrastructure.'
Professor and Chair in Sustainable Urban Water Management
Build sustainable cities
'At QUT, we will prepare you to be a leader in a key period of industry growth to lead complex, sustainable projects across transport, water and infrastructure. It’s an exciting time leading into the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games as we progress a nine-year pipeline of new infrastructure projects. Gain skills in urban planning, smart transport, water modelling and more to lead projects that will create a meaningful impact on our cities for decades to come.'
Water engineer and Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Learn from transport engineers
'Today's engineers need to build structures and systems that have a very low environmental impact. In this course, you’ll learn to develop safe, efficient, resilient and environmentally sustainable infrastructure solutions for the next generation.’
Engineering with a sustainability lens
'The Master of Sustainable Infrastructure is a unique opportunity for those who have a passion within transport, buildings, water and gas systems to upskill, change career paths, or simply be introduced into the field of sustainable infrastructure.'
Professor and Chair in Sustainable Urban Water Management
Build sustainable cities
'At QUT, we will prepare you to be a leader in a key period of industry growth to lead complex, sustainable projects across transport, water and infrastructure. It’s an exciting time leading into the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games as we progress a nine-year pipeline of new infrastructure projects. Gain skills in urban planning, smart transport, water modelling and more to lead projects that will create a meaningful impact on our cities for decades to come.'
Water engineer and Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Learn from transport engineers
'Today's engineers need to build structures and systems that have a very low environmental impact. In this course, you’ll learn to develop safe, efficient, resilient and environmentally sustainable infrastructure solutions for the next generation.’
Highlights
- Australia will be investing $120 billion into infrastructure over the next decade ensuring strong demand for engineers with a background in sustainable infrastructure.
- Brisbane’s infrastructure is transforming in preparation for the climate-positive 2032 Olympic Games, creating an urgency for skilled engineers with expertise in sustainable engineering practices.
- QUT is Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis (The Australian Research Magazine 2024).
- Specialise in either smart transport and mobility or water engineering and undertake an industry project in your chosen major.
Highlights
- Australia will be investing $120 billion into infrastructure over the next decade ensuring strong demand for engineers with a background in sustainable infrastructure.
- Brisbane’s infrastructure is transforming in preparation for the climate-positive 2032 Olympic Games, creating an urgency for skilled engineers with expertise in sustainable engineering practices.
- QUT is Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis (The Australian Research Magazine 2024).
- Specialise in either smart transport and mobility or water engineering and undertake an industry project in your chosen major.
Why choose this course?
This course is designed for engineers with a background in civil engineering looking to upskill or be introduced to the field of sustainable infrastructure. Develop important data analytics skills that will provide value to future employers and help you get ahead with your career. The data analytics component of your degree will teach you to turn data into insight and intelligence to drive change and make key decisions. As Australia's top research institution for Data Mining and Analysis, QUT is the best university to learn from expert academics and leading researchers (The Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
You will graduate with advanced contemporary knowledge and skills in sustainable infrastructure, specialising in either smart transport and mobility, or water engineering.
Smart transport and mobility
Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in smart transport and mobility in a way that assures sustainable outcomes over their whole lifecycle. Graduate ready to work in a range of organisations and industries such as engineering consulting companies, construction companies, infrastructure management, and emergency services.
Water engineering
Effectively communicate water engineering problems, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences. Undertake units in catchment hydrology and flood modelling, artificial intelligence in water modelling, and developing more sustainable and energy efficient water and wastewater treatment solutions.
Explore this course
Complete an industry project to apply the skills and knowledge developed in your specialist study area. Develop an engineering solution to address an industry problem through the application of engineering theories, tools, and techniques. You will gain experience in culturally responsible professional engineering practice and exercise leadership in a team in a complex and changing environment.
You will also undertake a supervised research project over two semesters where you will manage and explain your findings and what they contribute to your field.
Upon graduating, you will be able to lead and contribute to complex infrastructure projects while applying a sustainability lens. You will learn to respond to challenges which impact infrastructure projects, such as impact of climate change, pollution, rapid urbanisation and rapid technological change.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates will have the skills necessary to work in a range of government departments and relevant industries, including federal, state and local authorities and agencies, and urban utilities such as transport or water agencies. Graduates may also choose to work with engineering consulting companies, construction companies, infrastructure and professional services, and emergency services.
Possible careers
- Civil engineer
- Logistics analyst
- Supply chain manager
- Transport engineer
- Transport engineering specialist
- Water engineer
- Course code
- EN75
- CRICOS code
- 114974J
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 2 years full-time
- 4 years part-time
- 2 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
Smart Transport and Mobility major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in transport engineering.
Smart Transport and Mobility major relevant disciplines
- civil engineering
- electrical engineering
- environmental engineering
- environmental science
- mathematics
- mechanical engineering
- physics
- transport engineering
- urban and regional planning.
Water Engineering major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in water engineering or modelling.
Water Engineering major relevant disciplines
- biological science
- chemical engineering
- chemistry
- civil engineering
- environmental engineering
- environmental science
- hydrology
- mathematics
- mechanical engineering
- municipal engineering
- physics
- process engineering
- urban and regional planning.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
Smart Transport and Mobility major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in transport engineering.
Smart Transport and Mobility major relevant disciplines
- civil engineering
- electrical engineering
- environmental engineering
- environmental science
- mathematics
- mechanical engineering
- physics
- transport engineering
- urban and regional planning.
Water Engineering major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in water engineering or modelling.
Water Engineering major relevant disciplines
- biological science
- chemical engineering
- chemistry
- civil engineering
- environmental engineering
- environmental science
- hydrology
- mathematics
- mechanical engineering
- municipal engineering
- physics
- process engineering
- urban and regional planning.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: $32,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $44,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $29,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $39,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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