Overview

As our ecosystems and land management sectors change, how we study and work with them must change too.

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 Ecosystem Management and Conservation program at University of Melbourne, 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.

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.

Career

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
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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forest Systems
Spatial Tools for Ecosystem Management
Sustainable Landscapes
Landscape Ecology
Human Behaviour and Environment
Analysing Ecosystems and Their Values

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Management Studies Environmental Management View 27 other Masters in Environmental Management in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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81

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64

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 098317B

To be considered for entry, you must have completed:

An undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent, or
An undergraduate degree with a major in any discipline, including at least 25 points (two subjects) in one or more of chemistry, biology, mathematics or statistics subjects (or equivalent), with a WAM of at least 65 per cent, or
An undergraduate degree with a major in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate in Environment, with a WAM of at least 65 per cent, or
A 2-year associate degree or diploma in a relevant discipline, 5 years documented, relevant professional experience and either the completion of a relevant Melbourne MicroCert or an appropriate level of performance on a test conducted by the Selection Committee.

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Tuition Fees

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60992 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

40992 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Funding

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