Degree Structure

The program may be completed in one of the following two ways:

(a)  The Master of Forestry with Major Research Essay option (25%) and consisting of a total of 48 units, and comprising:

• a Research Methods course (6 units); in some cases this course may have a ENVS prefix, (e.g. Independent Research Project ENVS8049);
• Major Research Essay (12 units) with a ENVS prefix - maximum length 15,000 words, on an agreed topic; the work must show wide reading and understanding as well as evidence of critical analysis and/or appropriate use of advanced techniques.

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(b)  The Master of Forestry with sub-thesis option (50%) consisting of a total of 48 units, and comprising:

• a Research Methods course (6 units); in some cases this course may have a ENVS prefix, (e.g. Independent Research Project ENVS8049);
• Sub-thesis (with a ENVS prefix and worth a total of 24 units) - length 20,000-25,000 words on an agreed topic; the work must show wide reading and understanding as well as evidence of critical analysis and/or appropriate use of advanced techniques, at a higher level of development than the Major Research Essay.

Admission to the 50% thesis option requires evidence of Distinction-level performance in 2 courses, or equivalent, relevant to the proposed field of research. The choice of research topic under either option is dependent on the availability and agreement of a supervisor. These issues should be the subject of discussion with the Graduate Studies Advisor at an early stage. All students must attend relevant seminars and present at least one seminar and comply with any other prescribed conditions.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.