Master of Environmental Studies

Masters (Coursework)

A joint degree with Tokyo City University (TCU, Japan), this course will prepare students to explore global environmental problems and initiatives to contribute to a sustainable society. Students enrolling in this course will be required to complete one semester of study on location at TCU.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

H22, 113964H

Domestic Fees

$26,550 per year / $53,100 total

International Fees

$38,750 per year / $77,500 total

About this course

A joint degree with Tokyo City University (TCU, Japan), this course will prepare students to explore global environmental problems and initiatives to contribute to a sustainable society.

Students enrolling in this course will be required to complete one semester of study on location at TCU. They will also have the option of completing a 2-week internship in Japan during their course. In the final semester, students will complete research-based units with TCU remotely from ECU and supported by ECU staff.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

Reflect critically on a complex body of specialist knowledge and understanding of recent developments and methods applicable to the field of Environmental Science and related disciplines.
Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills drawn from a broad discipline base to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in Environmental Science.
Apply communication skills to design innovative contributions to professional practice in Environmental Science.
Use high level self management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial project in Environmental Science.

Reflect critically on a complex body of specialist knowledge and understanding of recent developments and methods applicable to the field of Environmental Science and related disciplines.
Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills drawn from a broad discipline base to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in Environmental Science.
Apply communication skills to design innovative contributions to professional practice in Environmental Science.
Use high level self management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial project in Environmental Science.

Career pathways

Students who complete this course will be able to enter a variety of employment sectors involved in environmental management including government (local, state, national), consultancies, non-government organisations, the renewable resources industry, and academia.

Possible future job titles

Environmental Officer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Manager, Scientific Officer, Sustainability Manager.

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