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Master of Environment

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Offered By ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment and ANU Joint Colleges of Science
Minimum 48 units
Academic Contact David Dumaresq
Academic Plan 7610XMENV
CRICOS Code 061827G
UAC Code 832715(Master of Environment)
Areas of Interest Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Sustainability, and Resource Management and Environmental Science

The Master of Environment is a flexible interdisciplinary coursework degree which allows students to develop a program of advanced learning suited to their individual interests and skills in environment and sustainability. The program comprises 18 units in a suite of core topic areas, and 30 units focused on an individual specialisation of the student’s choice.  Master of Environment graduates can expect to:

  • gain both a broad knowledge base about contemporary issues and challenges in environment and sustainability, and a high level of knowledge of a specific topic reflecting their interests,
  • develop their independent learning, analytical and research, teamwork, and oral and written communication skills;
  • develop networks relevant to their academic and professional interests; and
  • be better placed to respond to the challenges of environment and sustainability through their chosen careers.

The Master of Environment allows students to take courses from across the Australian National University, to draw from the Australian National University’s breadth and strength in the environment and sustainability domains; the specialisations offered - a sample of which is listed below - reflect this breadth. The flexibility of course requirements for both the core and specialisation components of the degree allows programs to be structured to meet individual interests. Given the flexibility of the degree, each student is required to discuss their proposed program with the Fenner School Graduate Advisor, who will help develop and must approve it.

Please note that all applicants for the Master of Environment need to include two professional referee reports with their application.

Admission Requirements

A three-year undergraduate degree in a relevant area with a good level of academic achievement (an average of 70% in at least one third of later-year courses)  from an Australian university, or the equivalent from another university; or an appropriate Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma from an Australian university, or the equivalent from another university.

Professional experience in a relevant field for a number of years (usually a minimum of two), and a record of publications, may also be taken into account in evaluating a case for admission. 

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.

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