Updating Results

RMIT University

  • 45% international / 55% domestic

Master of Environmental Science and Technology

  • Masters (Coursework)

Understand the impact of today's environmental issues and use technology to make a positive change.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
MC191, 077662C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$37,440 per year / $74,880 total

About this course

Our world is facing an ever-increasing number of environmental issues. Solving these problems requires experts who can provide ethical, high-level specialist advice to industry, government and community sectors.

The Master of Environmental Science and Technology provides an in-depth understanding of relevant methods and technologies to equip you with the skills to manage environmental projects. Some of these specialist skills include:

  • an understanding of the science relating to environmental change
  • an ability to interpret data
  • knowledge of current and emerging technologies
  • capabilities to design and conduct research
  • communication skills for a wide range of audiences
  • ability to function with a high-level of autonomy.

Development of these attributes will be integral to your progression through this program which has been designed to give you a competitive edge in the current job market.

A research project toward during the final year of your studies will consolidate your learning.

Entry requirements

You must have:

  • An Australian bachelor degree or Master by coursework degree in science or engineering with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent

International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

The growing global focus on ecological, climate and conservational issues has led to a considerable expansion in environment-related jobs.

Employment growth in the field has grown considerably over the last decade, so professionals with postgraduate qualifications are in high demand.

Graduates with a multidisciplinary skill set have a broad range of career options within the public and private sectors including environmental management, research, and policy development.

There is a shortage of qualified environmental science professionals who can provide high-level advice to workplaces including environmental consultancies, government agencies, resource management, research and education, oil, mining and manufacturing industries.