Master of Environmental Science

This course provides students with skills and experience in environmental science focusing on project management occupational health and safety sustainability monitoring and reportingIt provides work experience in relevant organisations within the industry allowing students to gain an understanding of the management of environmental projects It also focuses on skills for the environmental engineering and sustainability professions and offers flexible study options through oncampus and offcampus studyCourse Learning OutcomesReflect critically on a complex body of specialist knowledge and understanding of recent developments and methods applicable to the field of Environmental Science and related disciplinesApply cognitive technical and creative skills drawn from a broad discipline base to investigate analyse and synthesise complex ideas concepts and theories in Environmental ScienceApply communication skills to design innovative contributions to professional practice in Environmental ScienceUse high level selfmanagement skills to initiate plan and execute a substantial project in Environmental Science

Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration:1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 180 credit pointsAdmission is based on:Bachelor degree in a related discipline, orBachelor degree in any discipline, plus five years relevant work experience^, orGraduate Certificate of Environmental Science (or equivalent), orEvidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.Related discipline refers to any environmental science / biology related discipline^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:Bachelor degree; orEquivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.English competency requirements: