Become an agent of change in the complex and evolving world of environmental science and play a key role in fixing today’s problems for future generations. With a focus on the major environmental challenges that currently face the world, UNE’s Master of Environmental Science (Research) provides you with the opportunity to work alongside world-class scientists to produce original research and develop specialist knowledge in your field.

At UNE we have a long tradition of producing environmental science research of the highest calibre in a collaborative, innovative academic environment. Future proof your career with knowledge and research skills that are highly valued and be prepared to adapt and respond to the challenges you will face as our understanding of climate change, food security, sustainability and conservation advances.

Why study the Master of Environmental Science (Research) with UNE?
UNE is one of Australia' leading providers in environmental science. With our state-of-the-art facilities and team of world class scientists, we address some of the major world environmental challenges such as food security, pollution, climate change and conserving threatened species. You can contribute to UNE's body of internationally-recognised research with the Master of Environmental Science (Research) — a program of independent, supervised research designed to foster your development as a research professional.

We seek to find solutions to complex environmental problems, particularly those faced by rural and regional Australia. We collaborate extensively with other research groups and our end-user networks, both nationally and globally, to ensure that our research is of the highest quality and positively impacts our communities, industry, and government.

Future proof your career in an era of rapid environmental and technological change with advanced research training and in-demand scientific research skills.

What makes our course different?
UNE’s Master of Environmental Science (Research) provides you with opportunities to:

• Work with research groups that rank among the best in the world. We are pioneers in environmental science and natural resource management research. In the most recent independent assessment by the Australian Research Council, Excellence in Research Australia, we achieved outstanding results, with our environmental sciences research rated “well above world average”.
• Hone your applied skills in UNE's purpose-built facilities, including the Soil Carbon Laboratory, Natural History Museum, state-of-the-art glasshouse complex, and internationally-recognised NCW Beadle Herbarium. Our environmental science facilities have an extensive range of advanced analytical and scanning instrumentation and technologies to foster excellence in research.
• Join a faculty of over 900 staff and postgraduate students who work together to support your success. Our postgraduate science students rate us highly for providing excellent student support, teaching quality, learning resources and overall experience.
• Apply for funding to support your studies, including scholarships of up to $15,000 per year under the Destination Australia Program, which offers you the opportunity to undertake high quality education, training and research, and to experience life in regional and remote Australia.

If you are an Australian or New Zealand student and meet the criteria for entry to the Master of Environmental Science (Research), you may be funded under the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) and may not incur tuition fees for the duration of the course. If you are an international student, you will incur tuition fees.

Internal funding is available to support research projects and UNE offers a range of scholarships for Higher Degree Research students.

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.