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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Master of Environmental Science

  • Masters (Coursework)

Experience an interdisciplinary approach to Environmental Science with a specialisation in Environmental Management, Marine and Coastal, Catchments and Water, Environmental Rehabilitation, Sensing and Environmental Data or Environmental Economics.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
72530
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The course is highly inter-disciplinary, providing students with a rigorous understanding of environmental processes, in parallel to studies in environmental policy and management approaches. Throughout the course students gain important skills in data analysis and interpretation, lab and field methods, plus GIS and remote sensing. Importantly, you will become an innovative thinker who can critically assess advanced research in your chosen area of specialisation, and integrate this with your knowledge of policy and cutting-edge technologies, to identify solutions for ensuring the long-term sustainability of our environment.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) met the prerequisite for the chosen specialisation
(2) For the Environmental Management or Environmental Economics specialisations an applicant must have completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either science, engineering, economics, natural resource management, urban and regional planning, or policy studies; or a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
(3) For the Catchments and Water or Environmental Rehabilitation or Sensing and Data Science specialisations an applicant must have completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either earth, environmental, engineering, biological or physical sciences; or a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
(4) For the Marine and Coastal specialisation an applicant must have completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either marine, environmental, engineering, biological or physical sciences; or a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) met the prerequisite for the chosen specialisation
(2) For the Environmental Management or Environmental Economics specialisations an applicant must have completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either science, engineering, economics, natural resource management, urban and regional planning, or policy studies; or a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
(3) For the Catchments and Water or Environmental Rehabilitation or Sensing and Data Science specialisations an applicant must have completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either earth, environmental, engineering, biological or physical sciences; or a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
(4) For the Marine and Coastal specialisation an applicant must have completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either marine, environmental, engineering, biological or physical sciences; or a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways
Graduates from the Master of Environmental Science may find career opportunities in a range of areas including environmental consulting firms, Commonwealth and state agencies responsible for the environment, water, conservation, agriculture and food, and primary industries. Other employers are private sector firms working in the resources sector and non-government organisations. Our specialisations have been designed in consultation with the industry to ensure graduates are highly competent and sought-after in their chosen field. One of the fastest growing areas of demand within the environmental sciences is for professionals with expertise in Geographical Information Science and how this can be applied to support environmental management.
Career Pathways Graduates from the Master of Environmental Science may find career opportunities in a range of areas including environmental consulting firms, Commonwealth and state agencies responsible for the environment, water, conservation, agriculture and food, and primary industries. Other employers are private sector firms working in the resources sector and non-government organisations. Our specialisations have been designed in consultation with the industry to ensure graduates are highly competent and sought-after in their chosen field. One of the fastest growing areas of demand within the environmental sciences is for professionals with expertise in Geographical Information Science and how this can be applied to support environmental management.
Further Study
Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research. Find out about our world-class research at UWA Science Global.
Further Study Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research. Find out about our world-class research at UWA Science Global.

Course structure

Core

Take all units (12 points):

Option

For students in course by coursework only take 12 points.

Option

For student in course by coursework and dissertation only, take all units (24 points):

Catchments and Water specialisation

Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Take all units (24 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B.

Environmental Economics specialisation

Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Take all units (24 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

For students in course by coursework only, take 2 unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B:

Environmental Management specialisation

Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Take all units (24 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B.

Environmental Rehabilitation specialisation

Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Take all units (24 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B.

Marine and Coastal Management specialisation

Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Take all units (24 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B.

Sensing and Spatial Data Science specialisation

Students may be required to take conversion units, up to a value of 24 points, based on an assessment of prior learning by the Faculty.

Take all units (24 points): Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points: For students in course by coursework only, take 2 unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
88.9%
Overall satisfaction
91.7%
Skill scale
72.2%
Teaching scale
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