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University of Adelaide

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Master of Environmental Policy and Management

  • Masters (Coursework)

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
3CM182, 083482A
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$42,500 per year / $85,000 total

About this course

A better chance for our environment

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.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

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.

Career pathways

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.


  • Help rescue our planet from environmental destruction
  • Ranked in the top 100 for Environment/Ecology^
  • 91% full-time employment for postgrad environmental studies graduates

^US News rankings of the Best Global Universities, 2022



Course 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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at University of Adelaide.
74.2%
Overall satisfaction
71%
Skill scale
64.5%
Teaching scale