Graduate
Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wollongong is for students who wish to extend their knowledge and diversify their skills across sub-disciplines of the earth and environmental sciences, including environmental science, earth science, life sciences and conservation. The degree emphasises the interconnectedness of these sub-disciplines through common core subjects, and is designed through the lens of global perspectives in science, with students using drones, artificial intelligence and coding. Graduates work in environmental science, conservation, consulting and research roles.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Autumn (24cp)
6 units- SMAH801Fundamentals of Science Communication
- SMAH803Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies
- RESH802Responsible Research
- SCII805Introductory Geospatial Analysis
- BIOL851Principles of Ecology
- EESC963Advanced River Processes
Spring (24cp)
7 units- SMAH804Critical thinking and innovation in Science
- MGNT803Organisational Behaviour and Management
- SMAH802Perspectives in Science: Critical Review of Scientific Conspiracies
- EESC962Advanced Coastal Environments: Management and Processes
- SCII913Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Risk
- BIOL852Evolution and Behaviour
- GEOS852Applied Geology
Autumn (24cp)
31 units- SMAH910Global Perspectives in Science
- GWP900International Workplace Practice
- MGNT963Management of Workplace Health and Safety
- OPS932Managing Complex Projects
- MGNT920Organisational Analysis
- MGNT908Human Resources Development
- CHEM994Environmental Chemistry and Climate Change
- SCII805Introductory Geospatial Analysis
- BIOL970Advances in Conservation Biology
- EESC909Dung, Death and Decay: Modern Methods in Geosciences and Archaeology
- BIOL851Principles of Ecology
- EESC963Advanced River Processes
- SMAH943Research Project (SMAH)
- SCII913Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Risk
- EESC962Coasts: Landforms, Processes, Policy and Management
- MARE973Advanced Topics in Fisheries and Aquaculture
- CHEM814Contemporary Analytical Chemistry
- MGNT915Management of Change
- SCII913Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Risk
- OPS909Sustainable Organisational Performance
- MGNT912Strategic Integration in a Global Context
- MGNT978Cross Cultural Management
- MGNT803Organisational Behaviour and Management
- MARE973Advanced Topics in Fisheries and Aquaculture
- SMAH944Literature Review Project (SMAH)
- EESC962Coasts: Landforms, Processes, Policy and Management
- OPS932Managing Complex Projects
- GWP900International Workplace Practice
- MGNT949Performance Management
- CHEM814Contemporary Analytical Chemistry
- SMAH942Major Research Project (SMAH)
Admissions
A recognised bachelor's degree with an equivalent average mark of at least 50%, including subjects in environmental science, earth science, geology, marine science, ecology, conservation biology, or a related field.
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