Master of Environmental Science
Course Overview
The Master of Environmental Science by 100% research is concerned with the interactions between humans and their bio-geological contexts with the aim of reintegrating the two with the insights offered by both the humanities and the sciences.
Research emphasises the processes behind human-environment interactions, the development of policy, and the implementation of management strategies favourable to the environment.
This course is offered by 100% thesis. A Master of Environmental Science is also offered by 66% thesis.
Entry Requirements
The minimum qualifications for admission to research masters candidature are:
- a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor degree with an overall result of H2A or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year) or
- an Australian or New Zealand masters preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of H2A or above or
- an Australian or New Zealand coursework masters degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of H2A or above or
- an Australian or New Zealand research masters degree with an overall result of H2A or above or
- a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above.
An explanation of the grades H2A (70+) and Distinction is available from the Monash University Grading Scale Policy.
If you apply as an International Student, you will also need to check the following pages:
Applying
See the How to Apply for an Arts Masters by Research Degree page.