As our ecosystems and land management sectors change, how we study and work with them must change too.
This course will prepare you for a wide range of ecosystem, forest and landscape management employment pathways by giving you specialist knowledge in the biophysical and social aspects of ecosystem management, working at both local and landscape levels.
Work with stakeholders
Land management agencies and private forestry companies spend as much as 30 per cent of their time consulting with the community and other stakeholders. An advanced understanding of how people live with, use and feel about their surrounding ecosystems is increasingly important for all professionals in this field.
In this course, you'll build hands-on, practical skills in the management of our biophysical environment while learning to successfully consult and collaborate with communities and other stakeholders.
Created in consultation with industry
The Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation will address the ecosystem, forestry and land management industries' continued need for strong leadership, problem-solving and cross-sector cooperation.
We work with our industry, state government and NGO networks to build a course that will give you work-related skills for now and into the future, as we adapt our teaching to this constantly evolving discipline.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), OR
An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 25 credit points (two subjects) in chemistry, biology, mathematics or statistics subjects (or equivalents) with a WAM of at least 65% (or equivalent), OR
An undergraduate degree in any area and a Graduate Certificate in a relevant discipline with a weighted average mark of at least 65% (or equivalent) in the certificate, OR
A 2-year associate degree or diploma (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline, AND at least five years of documented relevant work experience AND either completion of a relevant Melbourne MicroCert or an appropriate level of performance on a test conducted by the Selection Committee.
Disciplines directly related to this course include Agricultural Science, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Ecosystem Science, Environmental Science, Forest Science, Landscape Ecosystem Management, Plant Science (or equivalents).
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL
79+
with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON
64+
with no communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE
176+
with no skill less than 169
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.
About selection
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will also consider your professional history and/or a test. The test will confirm generic skills necessary for successful study in this course, including the ability to analyse and interpret scientific or technical data, comprehend and use scientific literature, and conceptualise a problem.
English Program Requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL
79+
with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON
64+
with no communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE
176+
with no skill less than 169
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.
Career
Career outcomes
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.
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