Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation

at University of Melbourne

The Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation is a 200-point course, made up of:

• Core subjects (100 points)
• Professional skills subjects (12.5–25 points)
• Elective subjects (50 - 62.5 points)
• Foundation subjects (25 points)

You'll be encouraged to undertake a 25-point Ecosystem Internship subject (as your professional skills element), to give you workplace experience, develop your professional networks and give you a work-ready capstone experience.

If you have an undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline, you may be eligible for an accelerated 1.5-year program, receiving up to 50 points of credit for foundation and elective subjects.

To be considered for entry, you must have completed:

• An undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent, or
• An undergraduate degree with a major in any discipline, including at least 25 points (two subjects) in one or more of chemistry, biology, mathematics or statistics subjects (or equivalent), with a WAM of at least 65 per cent, or
• An undergraduate degree with a major in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate in Environment, with a WAM of at least 65 per cent, or
• A 2-year associate degree or diploma in a relevant discipline, 5 years documented, relevant professional experience and either the completion of a relevant Melbourne MicroCert or an appropriate level of performance on a test conducted by the Selection Committee. The test will confirm generic skills necessary for successful study in the program, including the ability to analyse and interpret scientific or technical data, comprehend and use scientific literature, and conceptualise a problem.

Indicative first year fee
AUD$35,072

Indicative total course fee
AUD$71,897

The strong core subjects in this degree set you up for a broad range of careers in the land management sector.

Our graduates go on to work as nature reserve and conservation professionals, policy analysts, catchment managers and planners, forest and plantation carbon experts, landscape fire management professionals, community engagement officers, environmental managers, ecological consultants, forest and bushland managers and timber industry professionals.

Employers in this field include:

• Government departments of environment and economic development
• Natural resource industries and land management companies
• Aid and development agencies in Australia and overseas
• Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO.