Master of Science (Environment & Sustainability)

    Master of Science (Environment & Sustainability)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 27,360 / year(s)
    Next IntakeMay 26, 2026

    Master of Science (Environment & Sustainability)

    About

    Overview

    • Do you have a bachelor degree or extensive industry experience and want to increase your employability or change your career?
    • Modern environment and natural resource management requires the integration of social, environmental and economic research. It also requires a capacity to handle complexity and uncertainty and the application of different methods of analysis and different approaches to governance and community engagement.
    • This coursework masters degree addresses these needs by providing important core studies and flexibility in choice of elective studies that will enhance their skills and knowledge in the broad discipline of environment and sustainability. Adaptation to climate change and sustainability science are emphasised in global and regional contexts in this specialisation.
    • You will have the opportunity to advance your research skills and develop a research thesis through a project in your chosen disciplinary application area.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    • 3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
    • or
    • equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.

    English language requirements

    You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

    If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

    English Program Requirements

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

    Career

    Career outcomes

    • Graduates with a degree in environment and sustainability science can work in a magnitude of careers. In fact, a lot of professionals in a broad range of industries now require an understanding of sustainability. But those wanting to specialise in the field can use this program to kick-start a career in the growing field of resource and environmental management.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    27,360 / year(s)

    Master of Science (Environment & Sustainability)

    University of Southern Queensland

    University of Southern Queensland

    Australia

    Australia, Toowoomba