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.'

David McCarthy
Professor and Chair in Sustainable Urban Water Management

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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.'

Professor Ana Deletic
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.’

Dr Ashish Bhaskar
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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.'

David McCarthy
Professor and Chair in Sustainable Urban Water Management

Watch video

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.'

Professor Ana Deletic
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.’

Dr Ashish Bhaskar

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.'

David McCarthy
Professor and Chair in Sustainable Urban Water Management

Watch video

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.'

Professor Ana Deletic
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.’

Dr Ashish Bhaskar

Highlights

  • Australia will be investing $120 billion into infrastructure over the next decade creating strong demand for engineers with a background in sustainable infrastructure.
  • Brisbane’s infrastructure is transforming in preparation for the 2032 Olympic Games, creating an urgency for skilled engineers.
  • 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 creating strong demand for engineers with a background in sustainable infrastructure.
  • Brisbane’s infrastructure is transforming in preparation for the 2032 Olympic Games, creating an urgency for skilled engineers.
  • Specialise in either smart transport and mobility or water engineering and undertake an industry project in your chosen major.

Why choose this course?

Learn to provide smart, cost-effective and environmentally responsible infrastructure solutions for a sustainable society. This course is designed for engineers with a background in civil engineering looking to upskill or be introduced to the field of sustainable infrastructure. Gain valuable experience in managing projects across a range of industries and learn to manage constraints in time, cost, quality, as well as social, political and environmental challenges.

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 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.

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What to expect

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 develop project management skills, culturally responsible professional engineering practice capabilities, 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

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
  • Project manager
  • Supply chain manager
  • Transport engineer
  • Transport engineering specialist
  • Water engineer

Details and units

Requirements

Course code
EN71
CRICOS code
114879H
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
2 years full-time
4 years part-time
Duration
2 years full-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
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
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 6.5
Listening 6
Reading 6
Writing 6
Speaking 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 176
Listening 169
Reading 169
Writing 169
Speaking 169
PTE Academic
Overall 58
Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
TOEFL iBT
Overall 79
Listening 16
Reading 16
Writing 21
Speaking 18
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
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 79 16 16 21 18

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.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: $32,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $45,200 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.

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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.

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