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This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
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.
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.
Take the first step with a Grad Cert in Enviro Management & Sustainability
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:
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:
The following courses have been awarded UNITAR-CIFAL certification:
* 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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Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
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.
Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
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.
This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open.
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
You can look at Uni prep for options to brush up on knowledge before you start.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.