Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management or Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science or Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science (AQF Level 8), or an equivalent graduate course in a closely related field of education; or equivalent training. Minimum of GPA of 2.0 is required.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) N/A
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 Overall
6.0 Reading
6.0 Writing
6.0 Speaking
6.0 Listening
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 169 Overall
169 Reading
169 Writing
169 Speaking
169 Listening
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 50 Overall
50 Reading
50 Writing
50 Speaking
50 Listening
Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) 73 Overall
18 Reading
18 Writing
18 Speaking
18 Listening
Occupational English Test (OET) C (250-290) Reading
C (250-290) Writing
C (250-290) Speaking
C (250-290) Listening
Effective management of human interactions with the environment requires thorough understanding of the inter-relationships between land, water, air, biota and people. As an environmental professional, you’ll need a clear understanding of the procedures and skills involved in investigating complex environmental issues in different settings such as urban, mining, agriculture, marine and freshwater.
Improve your awareness of environmental issues from different perspectives so you are best equipped to find solutions that consider the technical, social and political needs in any scenario. You’ll gain specific knowledge in areas of particular interest to your current role, or the field you are aspiring to move into.
Become a leader in environmental professional practice by gaining the interdisciplinary scientific and policy skills required to deal with today’s complex environmental problems, and be able to contribute to continuing improvement in environmental management practices.
3 reasons to study a Master of Environmental Science at Murdoch
Learn from teaching staff who have significant academic and practical experience to ensure that your learning is at the forefront of professional practice.
Undertake an advanced research project under supervision of our experienced staff and gain valuable skills in scientific research, report writing and oral communication.
Fit study around your work commitments by choosing to study on-campus, online, full-time or part-time with our highly flexible degree format.
What you'll learn
Advanced research methods including project proposal writing, critical reviews, statistical methods and communication skills
Environmental policy directions for the 21st century
Understanding climate change adaptation for ecosystems and societies, adaptation planning and evaluation
Systems dynamics approach as a modelling tool and its applications in solving environmental issues.
CRICOS code: 081028F
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Total credit points: 24
Course Core, 24 credit points
ENV616, Environmental Policy for the 21st Century, 3
ENV690, Environmental Science Masters Project, 12
VLS683, Advanced Research Methods for Scientists, 3
Specified Elective Units, 6 credit points
ENV617, Sustainability Assessment, 3
ENV680, Climate Change Adaptation: Ecosystems and Societies, 3
ENV684, Modelling the Environment, 3
SUS611, Resilient Regions: People and Practice, 3
VLS601, Veterinary and Life Sciences Masters Independent Study, 3
Our students have successfully gained employment in the public and private sectors, including the consulting industry in Australia and internationally. Careers could include:
Senior Environmental Consultant
Senior Environmental Project Coordinator
Senior Environmental Scientist – Impact Assessment and Management
Senior Environmental Officer
Environmental Campaign Director.
Professional recognition
Depending on your specialisation, you could be eligible to join the following professional bodies:
Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand
International Association for Impact Assessment
Australasian Land and Groundwater Association
Environmental Consultants Association
Ecological Society of Australia
Australian Marine Sciences Association
Soil Science Australia
Australian Society for Freshwater Science
Australian Society of Plant Scientists
Australian Coastal Society.
Overseas Student Health Cover: 530 AUD per year
