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Master of Environmental Science Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Environmental Science Advanced |
Abbreviation: |
MEnvScAdv |
Home Faculty: |
Science |
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: | |||
ENVE985 |
Environmental Engineering |
Autumn |
8 |
LAW9380 |
Law for Environmental Managers |
Spring |
8 |
STAT955 |
Sample Surveys and Experimental Design |
Autumn |
8 |
STS 300 |
The Environmental Context |
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, Autumn or Spring |
12 |
ENVI912 |
Directed Studies in Land Resources |
Annual, Autumn or Spring |
12 |
ENVI913 |
Directed Studies in Earth Sciences |
Annual, Autumn or Spring |
12 |
Other Information
For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, Room 41.258, or telephone (02) 4221 3530.
The Degree Coordinator is Professor John Morrison, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Room 41.G27.