Master of Environmental Science

Effective management of human interactions with the environment requires thorough understanding of the inter-relationships between land, water, air, biota and people. As an environmental professional, you'll need a clear understanding of the procedures and skills involved in investigating complex environmental issues in different settings such as urban, mining, agriculture, marine and freshwater.

Improve your awareness of environmental issues from different perspectives so you are best equipped to find solutions that consider the technical, social and political needs in any scenario. You'll gain specific knowledge in areas of particular interest to your current role, or the field you are aspiring to move into.

Become a leader in environmental professional practice by gaining the interdisciplinary scientific and policy skills required to deal with today's complex environmental problems, and be able to contribute to continuing improvement in environmental management practices.

3 reasons to study a Master of Environmental Science at Murdoch

1. Learn from teaching staff who have significant academic and practical experience to ensure that your learning is at the forefront of professional practice.
2. Undertake an advanced research project under supervision of our experienced staff and gain valuable skills in scientific research, report writing and oral communication.
3. Fit study around your work commitments by choosing to study on-campus, online, full-time or part-time with our highly flexible degree format.

What you'll learn

• Advanced research methods including project proposal writing, critical reviews, statistical methods and communication skills
• Environmental policy directions for the 21st century
• Understanding climate change adaptation for ecosystems and societies, adaptation planning and evaluation
• Systems dynamics approach as a modelling tool and its applications in solving environmental issues.

Your future career

Our students have successfully gained employment in the public and private sectors, including the consulting industry in Australia and internationally. Careers could include:

• Senior Environmental Consultant
• Senior Environmental Project Coordinator
• Senior Environmental Scientist - Impact Assessment and Management
• Senior Environmental Officer
• Environmental Campaign Director.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing