Master of Environmental Education
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Overview
The Master of Environmental Education is offered jointly by the Graduate School of the Environment and Macquarie University’s Department of Education. This program explores the role and scope of education in attaining environmental and sustainable development goals. Students learn to identify principles of good practice in order to plan and evaluate programs in environmental education and education for sustainable development. Emphasis is also placed on the communication and interpretation process, and effective communication techniques at various local, national and international levels, within informal and non-formal education.
A balance of studies in environmental and sustainability issues and educational units is determined by students as they plan their own learning goals. The degree encourages learner managed learning with the aim of developing an integrated understanding of the field or to pursue special interests.
Key features
- You will gain a greater understanding of environmental and sustainability education and its application at relevant local, national and international levels with an emphasis on adult education.
- A balance of studies in environmental and sustainability issues and educational units is determined by students as they plan their own learning goals.
- The degree encourages learner managed learning with the aim of developing an integrated understanding of the field or to pursue special interests.
Minimum course duration
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
865814 – On-campus
Suitable for
The degree is suitable for environmental/sustainability and education professionals who wish to work effectively with people to bring about change to improve the environmental condition. The degree suits those wishing to diversify their career from other backgrounds.
HECS Course fee
AUD $7,330 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
The basic admission qualification is the completion of a recognised Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required
Notes:
There are also options of studying for a Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Education (16 credit points) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Education (32 credit points).
NOTE: This program is not an accredited teaching qualification.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 48 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
There is no accreditation process for the degree. It is not a teaching qualification for schools.
Career Opportunities
There are positions for Environmental/ Sustainability Educators in state government, local government, museums, non-government organisations, community organisations, consultancy and the corporate world. There are many opportunities where awareness of and change for sustainable environmental practice needs to be raised. International positions exist in organisations like UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) and UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
Employers
- ecotourism venues, national parks
- government sector: federal, state and local councils
- international organisations such as UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) and UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
- museums and field studies centres
- non-government organisations e.g Nature Conservation Council, WWF
- schools
Profiles
Our Expertise
Wendy Goldstein
Wendy Goldstein is the Program Coordinator for the Environmental Education and Sustainable Development Programs in the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE). She joined the University after 14 years of working internationally for IUCN – the International Union for Conservation as Head of Education and Communication in Gland, Switzerland. She is now Deputy Chair of the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication. Her previous position was Head of Environmental Education in NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Her research interests are in social change and managing learning and change processes and good governance.
