Overview

The Master of Environmental Science course from The University of Western Australia is highly inter-disciplinary, providing students with a rigorous understanding of environmental processes, in parallel to studies in environmental policy and management approaches.

Key facts

Throughout the course students gain important skills in data analysis and interpretation, lab and field methods, plus GIS and remote sensing.

Importantly, you will become an innovative thinker who can critically assess advanced research in your chosen area of specialisation, and integrate this with your knowledge of policy and cutting-edge technologies, to identify solutions for ensuring the long-term sustainability of our environment.

Career Pathways

Graduates from the Master of Environmental Science find employment in a range of areas including environmental consulting firms, Commonwealth and state agencies responsible for the environment, water, conservation, agriculture and food, and primary industries.

Other employers are private sector firms working in the resources sector and non-government organisations.

The specialisations have been designed in consultation with the industry to ensure graduates are highly competent and sought-after in their chosen field.

One of the fastest growing areas of demand within the environmental sciences is for professionals with expertise in Geographical Information Science and how this can be applied to support environmental management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Land Use and Management

Catchment and River Processes

GIS and Spatial Analysis: Waterway Restoration

Environmental and Resource Economics

Microeconomic Theory for Agricultural and Environmental Economics

The Sustainable Development Goals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 57 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 074951G

An applicant must have—

a bachelor's degree, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

and

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;

and

met the prerequisite for the chosen specialisation

For the Environmental Management or Environmental Economics specialisations an applicant must have completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either science, engineering, economics, natural resource management, urban and regional planning, or policy studies; or a related cognate discipline

For the Catchments and Water or Environmental Rehabilitation or Sensing and Data Science specialisations an applicant must have completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either earth, environmental, engineering, biological or physical sciences

For the Marine and Coastal specialisation an applicant must have completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either marine, environmental, engineering, biological or physical sciences

Tuition Fee

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International

46900 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46900 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

9845 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9845 AUD per year during 24 months.

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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