GraduateEnvironmental Science
Master of Environmental Management
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Master of Environmental Management is a postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus that develops the analytical and strategic skills to tackle local and global environmental issues. Students learn to understand ecosystem dynamics, evaluate environmental impacts, and address challenges such as climate change, pollution, biodiversity conservation and sustainable transitions, taught by experts whose work informs decision-makers at organisations including The Nature Conservancy. Graduates work in environmental policy and regulation, sustainability and impact assessment, conservation and natural resource management.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Environmental Problem Solving [Core course]
- Applied Research Methods [Core course]
- People
- Fire & Environment [Elective]
- Conservation Policy [Elective]
- Global Population Issues [Elective]
- Spatial Analysis & Modelling [Elective]
- Biogeography & Geomorphology [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose
- and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
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
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or to have successfully completed at least 3.5 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, including research requirements, with a formal pathway to the Master of Environmental Management. Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications Relevant disciplines include environmental studies, geography, natural resources, biology, ecology, conservation, sustainable development, environmental engineering and marine science.
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