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Universities Australia Edith Cowan University Courses Master of Environmental Science

Master of Environmental Science

Edith Cowan University

Joondalup, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 33,900
Country Rank#24
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This course provides students with skills and experience in environmental science, focusing on project management, occupational health and safety, sustainability, monitoring and reporting.

It 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 on-campus and off-campus study.

Course Content

**Year 1 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
MAT5212	Biostatistics	20
SCI5250	Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures	20
SCI6110	Integrated Environmental Management	20

**Year 1 - Semester 2**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
MAN6925	Project Management	20
Students are required to select 2 (two) units from the following core options.
SCI5110 ^	Management of Waste	20
OHS6132 ^	Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems	20
SCI5117 ^	Biological Conservation	20
SCI6105 ^	Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing	20
MAT6206 ^	Data Analysis and Visualisation	20

**Year 2 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
RES5115	Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches	20
SCI5170	Sustainability Assessment and Reporting	20
SCI6100	Environmental Monitoring and Investigation	20

**Year 2 - Semester 2**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI6108	Postgraduate Science Project	60

Entry Requirement
Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

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 points

Admission is based on:
- Bachelor degree in a related discipline*, or
- Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus five years relevant work experience^, or
- Graduate Certificate of Environmental Science (or equivalent), or
- Evidence 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; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Fees & Scholarships
Total program fee:

AUD $33,900
Career Prospect
This course places students with an industry/organisation for their semester-long project. The placement will enable students to undertake environmental research/monitoring, reporting and communicating with a partner, as well as getting direct exposure to the nature of the organisation and its priorities. This provides an excellent springboard for employment following this degree. Employment opportunities will be in local government, industry, state, national government and non-government organisations, particularly in the resources sector.

Cost Of Studying At Edith Cowan University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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