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Master of Environmental Science Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Environmental Science Advanced |
Abbreviation: | MEnvSciAdv |
UOW Course Code: | 1412 |
CRICOS Code: | 048589C |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Science, Environmental Science |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn and Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Environmental Science - Advanced is designed primarily for international students who wish to extend their knowledge of environmental science, including areas such as environmental policy, planning and management.
The program combines research and coursework to provide a two-year degree for science and engineering graduates, or others with a limited undergraduate background in the environmental science area.
It allows the tailoring of coursework to suit the individual requirements of candidates with differing undergraduate qualifications and employment experience.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
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.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Core Subjects | |||
The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management | Spring | 12 | |
Environmental Planning | Autumn | 12 | |
Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy | Autumn | 8 | |
Plus one of the following: | |||
Thesis | Annual, Autumn or Spring | 24 | |
Thesis | Annual, Autumn or Spring | 32 | |
Plus one or two of the following: | |||
Advanced Topic B | Autumn or Spring | 8 | |
Environmental Engineering | Autumn | 8 | |
Law for Environmental Managers | Spring | 8 | |
Sample Surveys and Experimental Design | Autumn | 8 | |
Plus at least two of the following: | |||
Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry | Annual, Autumn or Spring | 12 | |
Directed Studies in Ecology | Annual | 12 | |
Directed Studies in Land Resources | Annual, Autumn or Spring | 12 | |
Directed Studies in Earth Sciences | Annual, Autumn or Spring | 12 |
OTHER Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au