Master of Environmental Management (1.5 years)

• Access unique biodiversity hotspots and fascinating ecosystems, ranging from coral reefs to World Heritage rainforests.
• Take advantage of innovative opportunities for marine and terrestrial research and interactive field- and lab-based learning.
• Gain practical experience while enhancing your report-writing and project management skills.
• Organise your study around your professional and personal commitments, with the option to complete many courses online.

Environmental Management is the planning and implementation of actions geared to improve the quality of the human environment.

The postgraduate programs in environmental management at the University of Queensland are multidisciplinary programs designed to enhance the skills and technical expertise of graduates working in all facets of the environmental arena. The programs aim to produce managers able to address the many issues in the highly complex and changing area of environmental management.

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for this program may apply for the 32 unit Master of Environmental Management program.

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Indicative total fee $53,700

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

Postgrad study at UQ equips you with the mindset to master any challenge and every journey.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is ranked among the world’s top 50 universities and one of Australia’s leading teaching and research institutions.

UQ delivers for the public good through transformative education, pioneering research, and meaningful engagement with communities.

The University of Queensland has Australia’s most awarded teachers and graduates are highly sought after. UQ researchers work with government and industry – from discovery to commercialisation – to solve global challenges.

The UQ community includes 54,000+ students, 365,000+ alumni, and 450 international partners and the university is a member of Universitas 21, Group of Eight, Universities Australia, Worldwide Universities Network, and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities.

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To be eligible for entry, you'll need: 

• a bachelor degree in environmental studies, geography, natural resources, biology, ecology, conservation, sustainable development, environmental engineering, marine science, or an approved discipline. 

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

All applicants must satisfy the UQ English language proficiency requirements for admission.

If you've completed previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit for – or exemption from – certain subjects in a UQ program. Assessment of prior learning and the granting of credit or exemption will be consistent with the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy (limits in section 2.4).