Master of Environmental Science (Research)

Masters (Research)

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Research)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

MEnvSc(Res), 000448A

Study Mode

In person, Online

About this course

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards. The Master of Environmental Science (Research) Rules provide the framework for one of the University's AQF Level 9 awards. They provide the rigorous processes that are essential for the maintenance of academic quality and integrity in the University's operations, and reflect the University's values of providing a formative, respectful, inclusive, flexible and innovative environment for the delivery of high quality research training for its students.

Entry requirements

All applicants must meet the requirements for all Higher Degrees by Research as stated in the English Language Requirements Higher than the University Minimum Requirements Annex to the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

1. Admission to candidature in the degree of Master of Environmental Science (Research) (MEnvSc)(Res)) may be approved by the Committee only when the Head of School has:

(a) certified that the necessary facilities and appropriate support for the applicant undertaking the proposed MEnvSc(Res) program are available; and

(b) nominated an appropriate Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor(s) in accordance with Rule 4.

2. The Committee may, on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School, admit to candidature into the course for the degree of Master of Environmental Science (Research) (MEnvSc)(Res)) an applicant who:

(a) has a degree of Bachelor in a Science discipline with at least second class honours (AQF Level 8) or equivalent; or

(b) has a degree at AQF Level 7 or equivalent and has adequate relevant preparation since graduation. Adequate relevant preparation may be gained by an approved academic course, professional training, during an occupation or through peer review publications.

3. All applicants must meet the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

exhibit a mastery of a scientific field of knowledge by: (a) having systematically acquired intellectual skill and experience that is grounded in contemporary developments in a scientific field related to natural resource management; (b) creating and communicating scholarship of a quality to satisfy peer review, extending the frontier of the field of knowledge and potentially meriting publication; (c) demonstrating knowledge of research principles and methods applicable in advanced academic inquiry;
conduct research independently and systematically by: (a) conceptualising, designing and implementing a project which will increase knowledge that is applicable or contributes new insights to a scientific field related to natural resources; (b) evaluating ideas and making informed judgements on complex issues or challenges in the scientific field of specialisation; (c) communicating ideas, methodologies and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences; and
be accountable for their own learning and professional training by: (a) demonstrating the capacity to undertake further learning and/or a further career in or around research at an advanced level, and contributing substantially to the development or dissemination of new techniques, ideas, or approaches; (b) displaying the qualities and attributes necessary to exercise personal responsibility and autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, whether in professional environments or in the public domain.

Career pathways

Graduates are well qualified for employment in research organisations such as CSIRO, universities, environmental protection agencies, and with environmental planning consultants.

How to apply

All students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s)

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