Master of Environmental Studies
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Overview
This Masters program is the broadest and most flexible of those offered by the Graduate School of the Environment, in that only four units are prescribed. These units provide the inter-disciplinary base. Students can then choose electives from the very wide range on offer. The program is particularly appropriate for students coming from a background which is not closely related and who want to learn about diverse aspects of the environment.
Key features
- This program provides students with the opportunity to tailor programs to suit their interests and professional needs.
- It is suited as a preparation for research degree such as a PhD. Students can do the major research project, and combine this with other courses that give them a solid platform for research in environmental studies.
Minimum course duration
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
865828 - On-campus
Suitable for
Students from almost any discipline wanting to move into the environmental profession and for those already working in the area to expand their skills and knowledge.
HECS Course fee
AUD $7,680 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:
A Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Studies is also available which comprises eight units that provide core skills in professional practice in environmental studies, and an opportunity to explore diverse interests. The Diploma is often used by students who are unsure whether they wish to focus professionally on Environmental Planning or Environmental Management. Courses undertaken for the Diploma count towards a a Master of Environmental Management or Master of Environmental Planning, when students transfer to a Masters program.
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
Career Opportunities
This program will facilitate a move into the environmental profession in the government (Federal, State and Local levels), private/corporate and non-government organisation sectors.
Employers
- corporate sector
- government at Federal, State and Local levels
- non-government organisations
Profiles
Our Graduates
Akshay Vishwanath
Master of Environmental Studies
Graduated 2010
After finishing his Bachelor of Environmental Science degree in India and returning to Kenya to work for a year and a half in wildlife conservation, Akshay realised the skills he had and those he still needed to develop. “I wanted to find a Masters degree that filled all those gaps,” says Akshay. “The Master of Environmental Studies course at Macquarie perfectly fit.”
As part of his degree Akshay completed a research component. Akshay spent two months in Kenya’s South Rift region conducting his research. “Essentially I looked at how to work with rural communities to protect wildlife and how communities can benefit from conservation, with a focus on governance and policy implementation.”
“What I learnt at Macquarie really came into play during my fieldwork. I learnt new ways of looking at things. Before I came to Macquarie my background was purely science-based. Macquarie taught me that Wildlife Conservation is hugely political. I studied things like social impact assessments and cross-cultural decision-making.” Now that Akshay has completed his Master of Environmental Studies he plans to work in the fields of wildlife conservation, environmental management and governance.
Our Expertise
Greg Walkerden
Program Coordinator for the Environmental Management and Environmental Studies programs
Greg Walkerden is the Program Coordinator for the Environmental Management and Environmental Studies programs in the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE). He joined the GSE after 17 years working professionally in environmental management, in both government and consulting roles. His work has won a number of awards, including awards for catchment management, stormwater management and capacity building. His research is focused on 'how to …?' questions - on what works in practice. As a result his work is transdisciplinary: bounded by what needs to be explored to find approaches that work, rather than by the limits of disciplinary questions.
