Program Overview

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Master of Environmental Science

The Master of Environmental Science is a postgraduate degree that prepares students for careers in a wide range of resource management agencies and industries. The program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to take a leadership role and responsibility in those organizations.

Aim

The program aims to reflect critically on theory and professional practice related to environmental science and management, understand and incorporate new techniques into the solution of environmental science, management, and sustainability issues, and investigate, analyze, and synthesize complex information to solve complex environmental and sustainability issues facing the public, private, government, and non-government sectors.

Content and Structure

The Master of Environmental Science requires the completion of 72 units of courses, including a Masters Research Project. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental science and management, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a variety of roles.

Courses

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• Environmental Pollution and Monitoring
• Fire and Culture
• Geographical Information Systems and Analysis
• Social License to Operate
• Global Change and Human Health
• Ecosystem Monitoring
• Microbial Ecology
• Natural Resource Management
• Masters Research Theory and Practice
• Engineering and Environmental Masters Design Project
• Advanced Topics in Science
• Masters Research Project
• Environmental Planning, Climate Change, and Sustainability
• Energy and Society

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have a completed Bachelor degree, Graduate Certificate, or a Graduate Diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized higher education institution. Relevant disciplines for entry typically include science, engineering, environmental studies, and environmental management.

English Language Requirements

International students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:

• IELTS total: 6.5
• IELTS reading: 6.0
• IELTS writing: 6.0

Fees

The tuition fees for this program are AUD $40,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025.

CRICOS Code

The CRICOS code for this program is G.

Duration

The duration of the program is 2 years full-time.

Mode

The program is available on-campus.

Program Code

The program code for the Master of Environmental Science is LMEV.

Start Date

The program starts in February and July.

Campus

The program is available at the Mawson Lakes campus.