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University of Melbourne

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Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation

  • Masters (Coursework)

As our ecosystems and land management sectors change, how we study and work with them must change too.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
098317B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

As our ecosystems and land management sectors change, how we study and work with them must change too.

This course will prepare you for a wide range of ecosystem, forest and landscape management employment pathways by giving you specialist knowledge in the biophysical and social aspects of ecosystem management, working at both local and landscape levels.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Course structure

The Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation is a 200-point course, made up of:

  • Core subjects (100 points)
  • Professional skills subjects (12.5-25 points)
  • Elective subjects (at least 50 points)
  • Foundation subjects (25 points)

You'll be encouraged to undertake a 25-point Ecosystem Internship subject (as your professional skills element), to give you workplace experience, develop your professional networks and give you a work-ready capstone experience.

If you have an undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline, you may be eligible for an accelerated 1.5-year program, receiving up to 50 points of credit for foundation and elective subjects.

Career pathways

Career outcomes

The strong core subjects in this degree set you up for a broad range of careers in the land management sector.

Our graduates go on to work as nature reserve and conservation professionals, policy analysts, catchment managers and planners, forest and plantation carbon experts, landscape fire management professionals, community engagement officers, environmental managers, ecological consultants, forest and bushland managers and timber industry professionals.

Employers in this field include:

  • Government departments of environment and economic development
  • Natural resource industries and land management companies
  • Aid and development agencies in Australia and overseas
  • Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO.

More information on careers can be found on the Land Your Career website.

How to apply

Application closing dates

Start-year Intake
Timely applications: 30 November 2021

Note: Commonwealth Support Places (CSPs) will be allocated in timely application rounds, you will need to have submitted your full application prior to the timely application deadline to ensure you have the best chance to obtain a CSP.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Melbourne.
81.1%
Overall satisfaction
85.4%
Skill scale
72.6%
Teaching scale
74.8%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary