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Master of Environmental Science
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Environmental Science |
Abbreviation: |
MEnvSc |
Home Faculty: |
Science |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn and Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1500 |
CRICOS Code: |
026171M |
Overview
This program is designed for applicants who wish to extend their knowledge of science relating to the environment, by studying areas not covered in their undergraduate Science or Engineering degree (including environmental policy, planning and management).
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree in: Environmental Science; Science; Applied Science; Agriculture; Forestry; Veterinary Science or Engineering (or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience).
Alternative Entry Criteria: The person would be required to have been working in a position for at least five years which, if they left, would be filled by an appropriately qualified graduate. Normally a written statement from a suitably qualified person, usually a senior manager with a strong science background, is required as confirmation of the necessary skills.
Course Requirements
Students will undertake a program of at least 48 credit points comprising two compulsory subjects, and optional subjects selected from the subjects listed below and approved by the Coordinator of the degree.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
ENVI922 |
The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management |
Spring |
12 |
ENVI923 |
Environmental Planning |
Autumn |
12 |
Plus at least 24 credit points chosen from: | |||
EESC901 |
Advanced Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History |
Autumn |
12 |
EESC902 |
Advanced Coastal Environments |
Spring |
12 |
EESC903 |
Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology |
Autumn |
12 |
EESC904 |
Advanced Geographic Information Systems |
Spring |
12 |
EESC905 |
Advanced Remote Sensing |
Spring |
12 |
EESC912 |
Advanced Soils, Landscapes and Hydrology |
Spring |
12 |
EESC914 |
Fundamentals of Spatial Science |
Autumn or Spring |
12 |
EESC916 |
Coastal Population Studies |
Autumn |
12 |
EESC918 |
Advanced Environmental and Heritage Management |
Spring |
12 |
EESC926 |
Advanced Resources and Environments |
Spring |
12 |
EESC951 |
Advanced Topic B |
Annual, Autumn, or Spring |
8 |
ENVE985 |
Environmental Engineering |
Autumn |
8 |
ENVI910 |
Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry |
Annual, Autumn, or Spring |
12 |
ENVI911 |
Directed Studies in Ecology |
Annual |
12 |
ENVI912 |
Directed Studies in Land Resources |
Annual, Autumn, or Spring |
12 |
ENVI913 |
Directed Studies in Earth Sciences |
Annual, Autumn, or Spring |
12 |
ENVI919 |
Directed Studies in Environmental Science |
Annual, Autumn, or Spring |
12 |
LAW9380 |
Law for Environmental Managers |
Spring |
8 |
STAT955 |
Sample Surveys and Experimental Design |
Autumn |
8 |
STS 929 |
Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy |
Annual, Autumn, or Spring |
8 |
Other Information
For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office or telephone +61 2 4221 3530.
The Degree Coordinator is Professor John Morrison, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Room 41.G27, email: johnm@uow.edu.au.