Postgraduate study in Environmental Management

The Environmental Management specialisation explores the knowledge, tools and methods that can be used to solve environmental problems and monitor success.
You will study advanced courses in Environmental Management and Geography. Topics include:

• Advanced principles in resource management
• Debates surrounding climate change
• Environmental policy and governance
• How to engage communities in the pursuit of sustainable development
• Human welfare and natural resource management

The Master of Environmental Management is designed for graduates who have completed a relevant Bachelors degree (for example Arts, Business, Engineering, Planning, Science, Health or Medical Sciences), and who wish to build upon this with advanced studies in human and community engagement with environmental issues and/or the practice of environmental management. No prior study of environmental management is required but a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 is required from your first degree, which is equivalent to a B- grade. This is a 180 point programme that includes a 30 point research project.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science is an alternative programme. It is a 120 point programme of taught courses, and has a GPA entry requirement of 3.0. Students may transfer to the MEnvMgt after completing the first 60 points.

The Master of Science is an option for students seeking to undertake a substantial, independent research project (a thesis). The 240 point MSc has a GPA admission requirement of 5.0 and includes a full year of taught courses (120 points) followed by a 120 point thesis. The 120 point MSc is available for students who have completed a PGDipSci, BSc(Honours) or equivalent.

Master of Environmental Management (MEnvMgt) 180-point masters

• 15 points:
  • ENVMGT 701 Environmental Management in Practice (S2)
    
• At least 60 points from:
  • ENVMGT 741 Social Change for Sustainability (S2)
  • ENVMGT 742 Social Dimensions of Global Environmental Change (S1)
  • ENVMGT 743 Environmental Policy (not offered in 2023)
  • ENVMGT 744 Resource Management (S2)
  • ENVMGT 746 Collaborative Environmental Management (S1)
  • ENVMGT 748 Coastal Management (S2)
  • ENVMGT 749 Ethical Environmental Futures (S1)
  • ENVMGT 751 River Management (S1)
• A further 75 points from:
  • ENVMGT 741-762
  • ENVSCI 713: Air Quality and Atmospheric Processes
  • ENVSCI 738: Water and Society
  • Other approved 700 level courses.
• 30 points:
  • ENVMGT 791 Research Project

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Environmental Management

• 15 points:
  • ENVMGT 701: Environmental Management in Practice
    
• At least 60 points from:
  • ENVMGT 741 Social Change for Sustainability
  • ENVMGT 742 Social Dimensions of Global Environmental Change
  • ENVMGT 743 Environmental Policy (not offered in 2023)
  • ENVMGT 744 Resource Management
  • ENVMGT 746 Collaborative Environmental Management
  • ENVMGT 747 Current Issues in Sustainability
  • ENVMGT 748: Coastal Management
    
  • ENVMGT 749: Ethical Environmental Futures
    
  • ENVMGT 751: River Management
    
• Up to 45 points from 700 level courses as approved by the Programme Coordinator.

Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Management 120-point (one-year) research masters

ENVMGT 796 MSc Thesis in Environmental Management

Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Management 240- point research masters

• 15 points:
  • ENVMGT 701: Environmental Management in Practice
    
• At least 60 points from:
  • ENVMGT 741 Social Change for Sustainability
  • ENVMGT 742 Social Dimensions of Global Environmental Change
  • ENVMGT 743 Environmental Policy (not offered in 2023)
  • ENVMGT 744 Resource Management
  • ENVMGT 746 Collaborative Environmental Management
  • ENVMGT 747 Current Issues in Sustainability
    
  • ENVMGT 748: Coastal Management
    
  • ENVMGT 749: Ethical Environmental Futures
    
  • ENVMGT 751: River Management
    
• 120 points:
  • ENVMGT 796 MSc Thesis in Environmental Management
    
• Up to 45 points from 700 level courses as approved by the Programme Coordinator.

Explore the postgraduate courses you can take that cover Environmental Management:

• Postgraduate Earth Science courses
• Postgraduate Environmental Management courses
• Postgraduate Environmental Science courses
• Postgraduate Geography courses

Our graduates can be found in a variety industries that are directly involved in environmental management, such as environmental consultancies, non-governmental agencies and regulatory authorities. There is also a growing responsibility for large corporate organisations to be responsible for their environmental impact.

Jobs related to Environmental Management include:

• Environmental consultant
• Environmental education officer
• Nature conservation officer
• Researcher
• Sustainability consultant

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