Environmental Science and Management

Overview

University of New England’s Master of Environmental Science and Management builds on your expertise with advanced interdisciplinary conceptual and scientific knowledge, provides you with opportunities to hone your applied technical skills in the field or laboratory, and consolidates your applied research and problem-solving skills. With units that cover a range of environmental science specialities and the option to complete a research project, you can tailor the course to meet your needs.

Future proof your career and add value to your role by upgrading your professional knowledge in this constantly changing field.

Why study the Master of Environmental Science and Management with UNE? 

In an era of rapid change in our understanding of global environmental issues, expanding your expertise and updating your knowledge will empower you to anticipate and adapt to the challenges you will encounter working in the field.

The Environmental Science and Management program from University of New England is a flexibly delivered coursework program that is ideal if you, hold an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline and wish to advance your conceptual and scientific knowledge and practical skills. It will also allow you to pivot your career and develop expertise in environmental science and management if you hold a bachelor degree in an unrelated area.

With core units that focus on developing your applied research skills, you also have the opportunity to complete a research project alongside your coursework, working with research groups that rank among the world’s best. In the most recent independent assessment by the Australian Research Council, Excellence in Research Australia, we achieved outstanding results, with UNE’s environmental sciences research rated “well above world average”.

Career outcomes

Environmental scientists are required to manage the competing demands of government agencies, industry and community groups to address issues relating to food security, pollution, climate change and conserving threatened species, particularly in rural and regional Australia. The Australian Government’s Job Outlook projects strong future growth in the field.

Advanced skills and specialised knowledge in environmental science may lead to enhanced opportunities in:

• research and education
• water and land management
• environmental protection
• biodiversity conservation
• environmental consultancy
• environmental planning and policy development.