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Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
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Duration2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.2 years full-time.
Mode of deliveryOnline
Start datesTrimester 1 (29 Jan 2024), Semester 1 (26 Feb 2024), Trimester 2 (13 May 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul 2024), Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024),
Trimester 1 (29 Jan 2024), Semester 1 (26 Feb 2024), Trimester 2 (13 May 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul 2024), Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024),
FeesCommonwealth supported places are available.
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 44,635 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 44,635 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Program Code40275
Study Environmental Management and Sustainability
With jobs in high environmental impact areas forecasted to grow strongly over the next decade, the University of Newcastle's Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability will equip you with new, sustainable skills that will improve your ‘green’ credentials.
Designed to engage with the broad issues that contemporary societies face in today’s climate, the focus of the program is to integrate theory and practice with interdisciplinary grounding in sustainable policy development and policy implementation, environmental management and impact assessment. This program features key content about UN Sustainable Development Goals.
This program can be tailored to suit students with an existing environmental background, seeking a career change into environmental management, or hoping to combine business and environmental knowledge to better our society.
Why study with us?
- United Nations certification – complete core courses that are certified by CIFAL Newcastle and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
- Become an environmental sustainability specialist - sustainability is one of the key drivers of current economic policy, so having an in-depth understanding of how sound environmental practices intersect with business, government and the community is highly regarded in the workforce.
- Enhance your career opportunities - apply the practical skills and knowledge that you acquire during your studies to specialise in areas across a variety of fields, such as business management, natural resource management or spatial science.
- Learn how to manage environmental challenges in your business - effectively and professionally balance the needs of both business and environmental best practice by developing sophisticated frameworks for environmental management.
- Study online at your own pace - the University of Newcastle’s advanced online learning system will enable you to achieve your Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability at a time that suits you.
- Save up to 55% with a commonwealth-supported place.
- High demand - 17.3% Projected employment growth by 2033 (Lightcast Labour Insight)
- ERA 5 - for physical geography and environmental geoscience research.* Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Assessment 2018
Study a Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability
Tambalyn Durney is undertaking a Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability at the University of Newcastle. He hopes to use his newfound skills to care for the planet and eventually progress into a managerial role.
Student highlights
Take the first step with a Grad Cert in Enviro Management & Sustainability
World top 200
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for Environmental Sciences
$2200 median advertised weekly income
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for Environmental Compliance Specialist positions
Ranked 1
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in Australia for skills development
What you will study
You will study a unique blend of environmental courses that focus on key principles of environmental management, sustainability and climate change, and you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in two of three specialty areas:
- Business Management
- Natural Resource Management
- Spatial Science
Career
Career opportunities
This program will suit students who are already working for non-government organisations, government or the private sector.
Depending on your area of specialisation, you may wish to transition into business management, natural resource management, environmental and social impact assessment or spatial science.
Upon graduation, you may consider positions including:
- Sustainability manager
- Manager of urban and regional development
- Manager of a National Park or protected area
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental scientist
Professional recognition
The following courses have been awarded UNITAR-CIFAL certification:
- Environmental Legislation and Policy (ENVS6510)
- Sustainability and Ecosystem Health (ENVS6525)
- Environmental Management (ENVS6530)
- Impact Assessment and Climate Change Policy (ENVS6545)
* CIFAL Newcastle is one of 22 United Nations affiliated training centres around the world. It runs training and leadership programs for students, professionals, government officials and members of the community.
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Application info
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Important: If you are applying for recognition of prior learning for this program, you will need to provide a statement detailing how your professional experience prepares you to undertake postgraduate study.
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Important: If you are applying for recognition of prior learning for this program, you will need to provide a statement detailing how your professional experience prepares you to undertake postgraduate study.
Apply to study online
This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open.
Before you get started
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
- Review the program fees and costs.
- Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
- If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Other things to consider
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
- Students with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a discipline other than environmental science, spatial science, and/or business management are eligible to undertake the 160 unit program.
- Students with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a discipline other than environmental science, spatial science, and/or business management who also hold a minimum of 2 years demonstrable Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) in an area related to environmental science, spatial science, and/or business management will study between 120 and 160 units depending on the volume of RPL received. Applicants must include a CV and a Statement of Service with their application to have their work experience considered for RPL by the Program Convenor or Head of School. These applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Students with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a major in environmental science, spatial science, and/or business management are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program comprised of 40 units of core courses, one 50 unit specialisation, and 30 units of electives.
- Students with a 4 year Bachelor (Honours) degree (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than environmental science, spatial science, and/or business management are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program comprised of 40 units of core courses, one 50 unit specialisation, and 30 units of electives.
- Students with a 4 year Bachelor (Honours) degree (AQF Level 8) in environmental science, spatial science and/or business management are eligible to undertake an 80 unit program comprised of 40 units of core courses and a 40 unit specialisation.
- Students with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) and a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in environmental science, spatial science and/or business management are eligible to undertake an 80 unit program comprised of 40 units of core courses and a 40 unit specialisation.
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