GraduateEnvironmental Science
Master of Environmental Science
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Environmental Science at Edith Cowan University provides skills and experience in environmental science, focusing on project management, occupational health and safety, sustainability, monitoring and reporting. Students gain work experience in relevant industry organisations, developing an understanding of how environmental projects are managed, and build skills for the environmental, engineering and sustainability sectors. Graduates are equipped for roles in environmental consulting, government, sustainability and resource management across Western Australia and beyond.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Year 1 covers Foundations of Environmental Science
- Integrated Environmental Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures and an assessed Environmental Assessment unit
- then Environmental Monitoring and Investigation
- Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
- Biostatistics and an assessed Monitoring and Reporting unit. In Year 2
- students choose either a Terrestrial Environments stream (Land and Water, Ecosystem Restoration and Management, plus Wildlife Management or City Environments) or an Environmental Management stream (Sustainability Management, City Environments, plus Environmental Management Systems and Auditing or Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems)
- finishing with a 60 credit point Postgraduate Science Project or an approved Professional Placement. Total: 2 years full time equivalent
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Environmental ConsultantANZSCO 234312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. VETASSESS wants a bachelor's or higher in a highly relevant field plus at least a year of relevant post-qualification work. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental Research ScientistANZSCO 234313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: a bachelor degree, or equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
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