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Master of Environmental Science Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Environmental Science Advanced |
Abbreviation: | MEnvScAdv |
UOW Course Code: | 1412 |
CRICOS Code: | 048589C |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Overview
The Master of Environmental Science Advanced is designed primarily for students who wish to extend their knowledge of environmental science and environmental management.
The program combines research and coursework to provide a two-year degree for science and engineering graduates, in the environmental science area.
It allows the tailoring of coursework to suit the individual requirements of candidates with differing undergraduate qualifications and employment experiences.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Environmental Science Advanced will be able to:
- Describe and synthesize knowledge about recent developments in aspects of environmental science.
- Demonstrate an understanding of inter and multidisciplinary concepts and perspectives that are required in environmental science and/or environmental management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to environmental science.
- Demonstrate appropriate and advanced technical skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories within environmental science.
- Design, apply, generate and evaluate theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship.
- Exercise critical thinking, judgement and reflective practices in the generation and evaluation of human-environment interactions.
- Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, ideas, theories, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions.
- Apply environmental knowledge, skills and management practices in professional practice and/or further learning;
- Undertake a major research project in environmental science which makes a substantive contribution to furthering understanding of the physical, chemical or biological operation of environmental systems or improving environmental outcomes through evaluating environmental management practices.
Course Structure
Candidates must complete the two core subjects plus a Thesis of 24 or 32 credit points as well as elective subjects to total 96 credit points from the offerings within the Master of Environmental Science program, as set out below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| ENVI923 | Advanced Environmental Systems and Management* | 12 | Autumn |
| ENVI922 | Applied Research in Environmental Science*^ | 12 | Spring |
| Plus: | |||
| ENVI930 | Thesis | 24 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 48 credit points of subjects from the offerings within the Master of Environmental Science program# | |||
OR
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| ENVI923 | Advanced Environmental Systems and Management* | 12 | Autumn |
| ENVI922 | Applied Research in Environmental Science*^ | 12 | Spring |
| Plus: | |||
| ENVI931 | Thesis | 32 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 40 credit points of subjects from the offerings within the Master of Environmental Science program# | |||
# Where students have completed the Graduate Certificate in Spatial Sciences or subjects in this degree, at an undergraduate level, they may be eligible for advanced standing. Students wishing to do this must seek advice/approval from their course coordinator.
* Other subjects may be approved by the Course Coordinator.
^ Completion of ENVI923 is required before taking this subject unless permission is otherwise obtained by the subject coordinator.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au