Master of Environment

Become a leader in environment and sustainability

Explore environmental challenges and sustainable solutions with the Master of Environment at Melbourne. Tailor a study plan to suit your career goals across diverse fields like policy, science, and business. Learn with world-leading experts from nine different faculties across the University. And solve real-world environmental problems with an industry placement or research project.

• Flexible study options. Choose almost all your subjects from electives, with the option to follow one of 12 specialised streams or to tailor your study plan to meet your career goals.
• Engage in real-world projects. Study an overseas-based field subject, complete a major research project, or undertake an industry internship, through the tailored capstone option.
• Build your professional network. Study with a diverse cohort of students from academic and industry backgrounds and network with industry leaders from Australia and across the globe.

Join a community of passionate students and experts dedicated to tackling environmental challenges from a multidisciplinary perspective. Complete two core subjects, followed by a specialisation or tailored study plan. Specialisations include climate change, waste management, and conservation and restoration.

• Develop in-demand skills. Learn to analyse environmental information, communicate complex scientific concepts, advocate for sustainable societies, and lead for environment change.
• Explore other campuses. Build new perspectives by studying elective subjects taught at our Dookie and Burnley campuses. Take your learnings to new environments, and collaborate with students from other environmental programs to diversify your knowledge.
• Build local and global industry connections. Connect with industry, government, and private enterprise through seminars, work-integrated internships, applied research projects, and networking events. And connect with over 1600 alumni around the world through the Office for Environmental Programs.

Master of Environment students enjoy dedicated support from experienced academic advisors in the Office for Environmental Programs.

• Course planning and academic skills advice. Meet with an advisor and tailor your study plan for professional practice, or prepare for a higher degree by research.
• Mentoring opportunities. Learn more about academic and peer mentoring opportunities.
• Network building. Attend interactive seminars, participate in work-integrated internships and other networking events designed specifically for environment students.
• Postgraduate Environment Network. Engage with like-minded students and alumni interested in the environmental and sustainability sector. Join open discussion forums, organise events, and build connections with industry professionals.

Stop 1 offers support across the full range of student services. Attend a workshop, visit in-person (on Swanston Street), or submit an enquiry online.

• Global exchange and overseas study support. Explore overseas study opportunities with a wide range of global partners.
• Fees and scholarship information. Get on top of your finances and learn about scholarships.
• Visa information. Have your visa questions answered.
• Wellbeing and accommodation. Understand options for financial support, accommodation, and counselling.
• Student administration. Help with all aspects of student admin, including organising your student cards and IT.