Master of Environmental Policy and Management

Entry Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent, or Graduate Diploma in Environmental Policy and Management with a credit average.

IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 and Band score of 6 in all bands; TOEFL Paper-based: total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or Internet-based: total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 58 and Skills profile of no less than 50 in all skills; and Cambridge English-Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176 and Individual score of 169 in all skills.

Course Details

Responding effectively to environmental problems involves far more than applying scientific knowledge, or the ‘top-down’ regulation of people and their environments.

The future of our planet relies on informed and creative thinking around policy and practice. This kind of environmental expertise is critical and in high demand.

What will you do?

Our Master of Environmental Policy and Management addresses how the signature environmental issues of our time are to be managed. You will:

choose between a coursework or research specialisation
explore environmental governance and planning in depth
apply your knowledge to real-world issues
pursue electives aligned to your personal and professional interests
undertake meaningful research projects.

Where could it take you?

You could set up environmental programs for the public to air their concerns or better understand issues that affect them. You might negotiate policy design with private businesses and government sectors to generate sustainable management systems. Or, perhaps you’ll research economic incentives or decentralised solutions for better environmental outcomes.

Career Readiness

Graduates of the program will be well equipped to take up senior policy roles in government and a variety of roles in environmental management for government agencies, industry and the not-for-profit sector.

Potential careers

Policy Adviser, Project Officer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Management, Environmental Project Officer

Degree Structure

To qualify for the degree of Master of Environmental Policy and Management, students complete -

In the Research Specialisation:
> Core courses to the value of 12 units
> Elective courses to the value of 12 units
> Research equivalent courses to the value of 24 units in the form of a research dissertation

In the Coursework Specialisation:
> Core courses to the value of 12 units
> Elective courses to the value of 24 units
> Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of a research dissertation.