Master of Environmental Management

at University of New South Wales

Program Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

48 UOC specialisation (ENVPXS)

• Core Courses (18 UOC)

• Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (at least 24 UOC)

• Prescribed Elective Course (up to 6 UOC)

72 UOC specialisation (ENVPYS)

• Core Courses (18 UOC)

• Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (at least 42 UOC)

• Prescribed Elective Course (up to 12 UOC)

96 UOC specialisation (ENVPZS)

• Core Courses (18 UOC)

• Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (at least 54 UOC)

• Prescribed Elective Courses (up to 24 UOC)

Specialisation Requirements

You must complete one of the following specialisations:

Specialisation

• Environmental Management A

• Environmental Management B

• Environmental Management C

There are three different streams of the Master of Environmental Management. The stream you apply for will depend on the depth of your prior academic and/or professional experience, and how closely it relates to environmental management.

If you apply for Stream A or Stream B, you may be eligible to have your study recognised via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If your prior study is recognised, credit points can be counted towards the Master of Environmental Management, and you would then be able to complete the coursework undertaking fewer subjects.

For all three streams, you will need to meet the following admission requirements to be considered for entry into the program:

For the 1 year stream (A)

• Honours degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%)

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%), plus one year relevant professional experience

For the 1.7 year stream (B)

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%), plus one year relevant professional experience

• Honours degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%)For the 2 year stream (C)

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%

For the 2 year stream (C)

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

International Students:
AU $39,455 / year

Potential careers

• Environmental Managers

• Environmental Scientists

• Environmental Consultants

• Field Officers

• Ecologists

• Parks and Land Managers

• Policy Specialists

• Renewable Energy Specialists

• Environmental Planners