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Download course brochure The world is faced by rapidly advancing environmental challenges, with complex interactions between industry, government and communities driving development in the sector. Be ready to adapt and innovate to produce solutions to tomorrow’s environmental problems with UNE’s Master of Environmental Science and Management. Our course builds on your expertise with advanced interdisciplinary conceptual and scientific knowledge, provides you with opportunities to hone your applied technical skills in the field or laboratory, and consolidates your applied research and problem-solving skills. With units that cover a range of environmental science specialities and the option to complete a research project, you can tailor the course to meet your needs. Future proof your career and add value to your role by upgrading your professional knowledge in this constantly changing field. Why study the Master of Environmental Science and Management with UNE? In an era of rapid change in our understanding of global environmental issues, expanding your expertise and updating your knowledge will empower you to anticipate and adapt to the challenges you will encounter working in the field. UNE's Master of Environmental Science and Management is a flexibly delivered coursework program that is ideal if you hold an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline and wish to advance your conceptual and scientific knowledge and practical skills. It will also allow you to pivot your career and develop expertise in environmental science and management if you hold a bachelor degree in an unrelated area. With core units that focus on developing your applied research skills, you also have the opportunity to complete a research project alongside your coursework, working with research groups that rank among the world’s best. In the most recent independent assessment by the Australian Research Council, Excellence in Research Australia , we achieved outstanding results, with UNE’s environmental sciences research rated “well above world average”. What makes our course different? At UNE we are pioneers in environmental science and natural resources management. Our approach to environmental management recognises that fostering partnerships and diversity are key to addressing our current and future environmental challenges. Our master’s degree provides you with opportunities to: Study flexibly. Our online study options allow you balance study with your existing personal and professional commitments. We are experts in the delivery of online learning in environmental science, with modern technology that supports and optimises your learning experience. Choose the direction you wish to take. With electives spanning the breadth of the environmental science disciplines, you can tailor the course to your specialty and professional needs. If you wish to pursue higher degree research, our course can be a pathway to PhD study – choose to complete an elective research component and hone your applied research skills. Refine your applied field and laboratory skills in our state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Practical classes and intensive schools on campus (mandatory for some units) equip you with the advanced technical competencies required in environmental science and natural resources management. Support innovation and help to improve outcomes in the communities we serve by completing the elective research component and participating in original research, with supervision from world-class environmental scientists. By choosing UNE, you will be joining a faculty of over 900 staff and postgraduate students who work together to support your success. We’re highly rated. Year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide . This is an approved Student Income Support course. You may be eligible to apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy if you are studying full-time. Study online Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world. Study on campus Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
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Eligibility
Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You meet ONE of the following entry requirements: You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours qualification (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) or above in a relevant discipline.* OR you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline* AND you have a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.† If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule C: You have a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Environmental Science Ecology Botany Soil Science GeoScience Climate Science Natural Resource Management Environmental/Sustainability-focused Social Sciences Physical Geography Zoology † Relevant professional experience may include roles such as the following: Environmental scientist Environmental planner, analyst or manager Environmental consultant Environmental lawyer Environmental assessor Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You meet ONE of the following entry requirements: You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours qualification (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) or above in a relevant discipline.* OR you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline* AND you have a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.† If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule C: You have a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Environmental Science Ecology Botany Soil Science GeoScience Climate Science Natural Resource Management Environmental/Sustainability-focused Social Sciences Physical Geography Zoology † Relevant professional experience may include roles such as the following: Environmental scientist Environmental planner, analyst or manager Environmental consultant Environmental lawyer Environmental assessor Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. If you are applying for admission under Rule B you must also provide a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements . Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule A you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule B you will be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule A you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing. This may include up to 6 credit points of Advanced Standing based on professional experience. If you are admitted under Rule C you can apply for up to 48 credit points of Advanced Standing. This may include up to 6 credit points of Advanced Standing based on professional experience. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for research and/or reading units. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You meet ONE of the following entry requirements: You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours qualification (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) or above in a relevant discipline.* OR you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline* AND you have a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.† If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Environmental Science Ecology Botany Soil Science GeoScience Climate Science Natural Resource Management Environmental/Sustainability-focused Social Sciences Physical Geography Zoology † Relevant professional experience may include roles such as the following: Environmental scientist Environmental planner, analyst or manager Environmental consultant Environmental lawyer Environmental assessor Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. If you are applying for admission under Rule B you must also provide a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements . Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule A you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule B you will be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule A you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing. This may include up to 6 credit points of Advanced Standing based on professional experience. If you are admitted under Rule C you can apply for up to 48 credit points of Advanced Standing. This may include up to 6 credit points of Advanced Standing based on professional experience. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for research and/or reading units. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing
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The Master of Environmental Science and Management is a postgraduate qualification offered by the University of New England (UNE), focused on providing advanced training in environmental science and management to help graduates address complex environmental issues.
Specific delivery mode details were not available from the page content at the time of retrieval. It is recommended to contact the University of New England directly or visit their official website for the most up-to-date information on study modes.
The University of New England is primarily located in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. For specific campus information related to this course, prospective students should contact UNE directly.
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