A Guide for Prospective Candidates - 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.
The program offers a primary insight into the nature of the environmental issues through core coursework units involving interdiscplinary research experience and an understanding of the social construction of the issues.
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 100% research masters candidature are:
- a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelors 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 Distinction 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.
Applying
All applicants must submit an Expression of Interest form to the faculty PRIOR to submitting an application.
Applications are accepted at any time of the year.