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    University of New South Wales

    Master of Environmental Management

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    Online

    Course Code

    080063M

    Credit point

    96 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 49,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Master of Environmental Management

    About

    UNSW’s Master of Environmental Management is a two-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) postgraduate degree that will prepare you for a career that tackles our biggest ecological challenges through change-leadership and sustainability.

    In this master’s degree, you’ll learn to think about environmental problems through a number of lenses, forming a deep understanding of the socio-political influences that drive them. In addition to the program’s key focus on conceptual tools, you will also develop experiential and practical skills to inform ethical and restorative sustainability leadership in a range of professional contexts.

    • We're ranked 4th in Australia and top 50 in the world for Arts & Humanities according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024
    • Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community
    • Flexible learning options
    • Learn through research-informed teaching
    • Prioritise career success - UNSW won the Australian Financial Review's Most Employable Students Award in 2024.
    • Benefit from strong industry links and partnerships
    • Access world-class alumni connections
    • Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
    • Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    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%.

    Relevant disciplines include: Geography, environmental humanities, environmental social sciences, environmental art and design, environmental studies, environmental communication, sustainability studies, Indigenous studies, multispecies studies, environmental and urban planning, sustainable architecture and landscape design, environmental policy, urban studies, planetary health, conservation science, environmental engineering, environmental law, environmental management, environmental journalism, environmental economics, natural resource management.

    Relevant professional experience includes: Environmental educator, planner, analyst, manager, campaign director, or similar in non-profit or for-profit sector, NGOs, or government; high-responsibility position as environmental activist or advocate; environmental consultant, law associate, reporter, assessor, or monitor; environmental performer, artist, designer, therapist, or similar.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Arts, Design & Architecture

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
    • Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
    • Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

    7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    You’ll graduate from this degree with an in-depth understanding of interrelated environment and society issues at local and global levels, the confidence and skills to rethink and reshape the world, and the ability to partner with others in reparative and regenerative ways.

    Our graduates work across a range of creative, challenging, and high-profile roles in environmental and sociocultural change-making in Australia and abroad. Career opportunities include positions in government and non-governmental outreach, sustainable development education, conservation, restoration, and leadership.

    Potential careers

    • Environmental Managers
    • Environmental Scientists
    • Environmental Consultants
    • Field Officers
    • Ecologists
    • Parks and Land Managers
    • Policy Specialists
    • Renewable Energy Specialists
    • Environmental Planners

    "The program nurtures a positive, supportive environment where you can carve out your path in environmental leadership, management, and scholarship, all within a rigorous academic framework. It's an inspiring program, brimming with passionate changemakers eager to collaborate and drive positive change in the world."

    Chris Mercer

    Chief Experience Officer

    National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 49,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Master of Environmental Management

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