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Master of Environmental Science Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Environmental Science Advanced |
Abbreviation: |
MEnvSciAdv |
My University: |
Science, Environmental Studies |
Duration: |
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
96 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn and Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1412 |
CRICOS Code: |
048589C |
Overview
This degree is aimed primarily at international students, and combines research and coursework to provide a two-year (or part-time equivalent) degree for Science and Engineering graduates or others, with a limited undergraduate background in the environmental science area.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Science, Applied Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary Science or Engineering, or equivalent tertiary qualifications and/or professional experience. Students must consult with the Environmental Science Masters Coordinator for approval of overall entry.
Course Requirements
Candidates must complete the three core subjects plus a Thesis of either 24 or 32 credit points plus elective subjects to total 96 credit points, as set out below.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Core Subjects | |||
ENVI922 |
The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management |
Spring |
12 |
ENVI923 |
Environmental Planning |
Autumn |
12 |
STS 929 |
Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy |
Autumn |
8 |
Plus one of the following: | |||
ENVI930 |
Thesis |
Annual, Autumn or Spring |
24 |
ENVI931 |
Thesis |
Annual, Autumn or Spring |
32 |
Plus one or two of the following: | |||
EESC951 |
Advanced Topic B |
Autumn or Spring |
8 |
ENVE985 |
Environmental Engineering |
Autumn |
8 |
LAW9380 |
Law for Environmental Managers |
Spring |
8 |
STAT955 |
Sample Surveys and Experimental Design |
Autumn |
8 |
Plus at least two of the following: | |||
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 |
Further Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: science-enquiries@uow.edu.au