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Master of Environmental Science
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Environmental Science |
Abbreviation: | MEnvSc |
UOW Course Code: | 1500 |
CRICOS Code: | 026171M |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year 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 is designed for students who wish to extend their knowledge of environmental science and environmental management.
The program aims to provide additional science and policy skills to an established foundation in one of the sciences (biology, geography, geology, chemistry or suitable physics), agriculture or engineering. It also aims to develop project planning and research skills.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Environmental Science 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 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.
- Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills in planning and executing a research-based initiative.
Course Structure
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.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVI923 | Advanced Environmental Systems and Management | 12 | Autumn |
| ENVI922 | Applied Research in Environmental Science^ | 12 | Spring |
| Plus at least 24 credit points chosen from*: | |||
| EESC901 | Advanced Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | 12 | Autumn |
| EESC902 | Advanced Coastal Environments: Processes and Management | 12 | Spring |
| EESC903 | Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | 12 | Autumn |
| EESC909 | Dung, Death and Decay: Modern Scientific Methods in Archaeology | 12 | Autumn |
| EESC926 | Advanced Resources and Environments | 12 | Spring |
| EESC950 | Advanced Topic A# | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| EESC951 | Advanced Topic B# | 8 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| ENVE985 | Environmental Engineering | 8 | Autumn |
| ENVI910 | Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry# | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| ENVI919 | Directed Studies in Environmental Science# | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| GEOG950 | Advanced Topic A (for MSc & MPhil)# | 6 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| GEOG951 | Advanced Topic B (for MSc & MPhil)# | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| GEOG984 | Advanced Environmental and Heritage Management | 12 | Spring |
| LAW9380 | Law for Environmental Managers | 8 | Spring |
| STS 929 | Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy | 8 | Autumn |
^Completion of ENVI923 is required before taking this subject unless permission is otherwise obtained by the subject co-ordinator.
# Please see Course Coordinator for approval.
*Additional electives may be selected in consultation with Course 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