Master of Environmental Studies

This program information is only available to students continuing in the Environmental Studies program. Postgraduate coursework in Environmental Studies is undertaken in an integrated program comprising Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters programs.

The overall focus of the program is to foster a multi-disciplinary understanding of the complexities associated with environmental problems. To this end, all students must take core courses to obtain a basic understanding of environmental legislation and planning, sustainability principles, environmental management, environmental impact assessment, and technology and human values. Through these and other supporting courses students are introduced to a range of environmentally-orientated decision-making and management approaches. Aspects of conflict resolution are also included.

The broad-based environmental approach is designed to complement the undergraduate degree specialisation and to provide a better understanding of the ways various speciality disciplines may be integrated into the process of environmental understanding. Applications are accepted from diverse backgrounds including science, engineering, forestry, economics, english, history and education.

There are many career opportunities in local, state and federal government positions related to various aspects of environmental management and policy. Private consultancy positions in impact assessment, environmental management and planning are also available.

Not applicable. Not available to new students.

Credit may be granted for coursework courses if they can be demonstrated to be directly equivalent in terms of content and depth of study to the corresponding courses in the environmental management program, and they were completed within the previous 5 years. Credit will be granted by the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and IT in accordance with the rules Governing Post Graduate Course Work Programs.

International students will have to achieve the University's requirements for English language competency. The Faculty of Science & IT accepts responsibility for needs arising in the context of the program content and its delivery.

The support structures of the Student Support Unit will be available to assist any students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will draw on the assistance and support provided by the Wollotuka Indigenous Support Unit.