1. Make an impact
Your involvement in a Social Impact project can change more than just your transcript. You can make an immediate impact in communities around the world by working on life changing projects in developing countries. By partnering with Non-Government Organisations in-country you can help drive social and economic development.
2. Professional and leadership development
By working on a real-life engineering problem, you will be able to practice and develop your leadership skills along the way.
Through their involvement in Social Impact Projects, UNSW Engineering graduates have found a career working for multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, engineering consulting, and project management companies. These organisations recognise that humanitarian engineers have an enhanced set of skills to apply to all engineering work including technology development, creativity, communication, partnership engagement, and teamwork.
3. See the world
From working on projects in Regional New South Wales to the Sub-Saharan areas of Africa, Social Impact Projects can take you across the world. You will be fully immersed in a new culture while gaining valuable hands-on project experience.