GraduateEnvironmental Science
Master of Environment and Sustainability
Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Monash's Master of Environment and Sustainability is a two-year interdisciplinary course that connects global change knowledge with sustainability principles, built around the understanding that social, economic and environmental systems are deeply interdependent rather than separable problems. Students choose one of five specialisations and work in real-world contexts that combine theory and practice, tackling local and international corporate, government and social environmental concerns rather than staying purely academic. The course develops both a solid knowledge base in environmental science and a genuinely diverse vocational skill set, since environmental leadership roles increasingly require competence across policy, science and stakeholder management simultaneously. It suits graduates aiming for strategic environmental leadership roles spanning policy formulation, regulation, environmental management and capacity building, rather than narrowly technical environmental science research positions, and the specialisation structure lets students tailor the degree toward their specific area of environmental interest.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
The course comprises 96 points structured into four parts
- 24 pointsPart A. Environment and sustainability core studies
- 24 pointsPart B. Specialisation preparatory studies
- 24 pointsPart C. Specialist studies
- and Part D. Advanced practice (24 points). Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated. Part A. Core studies (24 points) You must complete the following units: ENS5010 Global challenges and sustainability (12 points) ENS5020 Perspectives on sustainability (12 points) Part B. Specialisation preparatory studies (24 points) and Part C. Specialist studies (24 points) You must complete one of the following specialisations: Corporate environmental and sustainability management Environment and governance Environmental security International development and environment Leadership for sustainable development Part D. Applied practice (24 points) You must complete either the Resea..
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
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
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least 60% (credit) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including business, environmental science, humanities, science or social sciences, with at least 60% (credit) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate/diploma (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including business, environmental science, humanities, science or social sciences with at least 60% (credit) average in each qualification, or equivalent qualification and experience a...
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