The world is faced by rapidly advancing environmental challenges, with complex interactions between industry, government and communities driving development in the sector. Be ready to adapt and innovate to produce solutions to tomorrow’s environmental problems with UNE’s Master of Environmental Science and Management.

Our course 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.

To qualify for the award a candidate admitted under Rule (a) or (b) or (c) must pass units to the value of 96 credit points including 36 credit points at 500-level.

• Rule A
• Rule B
• Rule C - International Pathway

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

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.

A candidate shall: (a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification; or (b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline; or (c) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certifica

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5

Or, equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test.

Or, at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component.

Or, a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.