Master of Environmental Science and Management

The world is faced by rapidly advancing environmental challenges, with complex interactions between industry, government and communities driving development in the sector. Be ready to adapt and innovate to produce solutions to tomorrow’s environmental problems with UNE’s Master of Environmental Science and Management. Our course builds on your expertise with advanced interdisciplinary conceptual and scientific knowledge, provides you with opportunities to hone your applied technical skills in the field or laboratory, and consolidates your applied research and problem-solving skills. With units that cover a range of environmental science specialities and the option to complete a research project, you can tailor the course to meet your needs. Future proof your career and add value to your role by upgrading your professional knowledge in this constantly changing field.
In an era of rapid change in our understanding of global environmental issues, expanding your expertise and updating your knowledge will empower you to anticipate and adapt to the challenges you will encounter working in the field. UNE's Master of Environmental Science and Management is a flexibly delivered coursework program that is ideal if you hold an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline and wish to advance your conceptual and scientific knowledge and practical skills. It will also allow you to pivot your career and develop expertise in environmental science and management if you hold a bachelor degree in an unrelated area. With core units that focus on developing your applied research skills, you also have the opportunity to complete a research project alongside your coursework, working with research groups that rank among the world’s best. In the most recent independent assessment by the Australian Research Council, Excellence in Research Australia, we achieved outstanding results, with UNE’s environmental sciences research rated “well above world average”.

Entry is based on a bachelor qualification, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, bachelor with honours, or overseas equivalent of any of the listed qualifications. English language requirements must also be met.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You meet ONE of the following entry requirements:

You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours qualification (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) or above in a relevant discipline.*
OR you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline* AND you have a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You have a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).

* Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:
Environmental Science
Ecology
Botany
Soil Science
GeoScience
Climate Science
Natural Resource Management
Environmental/Sustainability-focused Social Sciences
Physical Geography
Zoology

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.
If you are applying for admission under Rule B you must also provide a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.
Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth, for example, a foreign government identity card.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application.

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5
Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component.