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Hobart
French St, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS) 7005
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Eligibility
Domestic students:
Candidates for the Master of Protected Area Conservation shall be qualified for entry if they hold a bachelor degree in any discipline at the University of Tasmania or hold other tertiary qualification(s) deemed by the University to be equivalent for this purpose.
Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation and Master of Protected Area Conservation (Double Degree)
General entry requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation, with the following additional requirement:
Progression to Master of Protected Area Conservation
To progress into the Master of Protected Area Conservation component of the course you must attain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above (Credit average) in the first 200 credit points of undergraduate study. If you do not meet this GPA requirement you will be able to remain in the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation and complete the single degree. On completion of the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation you may apply to return and commence the Master of Protected Area Conservation.
International students:
Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.
English Language Requirements
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
English Language Requirements are: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
Course Specific Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Protected Area Conservation shall be qualified for entry if they hold a bachelor degree in any discipline at the University of Tasmania or hold other tertiary qualification(s) deemed by the University to be equivalent for this purpose. International applicants who are nationals of and currently reside in a country where English is not the official language require an IELTS of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0 or equivalent.
Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation and Master of Protected Area Conservation (Double Degree)
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0 or equivalent.
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided.
See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
General Entry Requirements
General entry requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation, with the following additional requirement:
Progression to Master of Protected Area Conservation
To progress into the Master of Protected Area Conservation component of the course you must attain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above (Credit average) in the first 200 credit points of undergraduate study. If you do not meet this GPA requirement you will be able to remain in the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation and complete the single degree. On completion of the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation you may apply to return and commence the Master of Protected Area Conservation.
Career & Study Pathways
Diverse career opportunities exist across government, private and not-for-profit sectors. Your skills will align with international competencies recognised by the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, supporting career pathways in Australia and globally.
You could work across a range of landscapes, from urban and agricultural environments to protected areas focused on recreation and conservation.
Your skills will prepare you for professional and leadership roles in eco-tourism, natural area management, conservation planning, emergency management and natural resource management.
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Protected Area Planning and Management Systems
This unit provides students with a practical understanding of key systems for protected area planning and management. Terrestrial, freshwater and marine protected areas are considered. The global context of protected areas is analysed, including issues of definition, scope and governance.…
Landscape Conservation and Recreation
Conservation efforts globally are focussed primarily on biodiversity, but geodiversity elements and features such as soils, rivers, mountains and caves provide humans with awe and inspiration, enjoyment, and a wealth of ecosystem and geosystem services. In this unit, you will…
Conserving Nature in Protected Areas
This unit is essential for those working towards a career managing natural environments and people in protected areas. While protected areas are essential for conserving biodiversity, key threats to biodiversity - fire, weeds, and ferals - operate at landscape scale.…
Protected Area Management Plans
This unit provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to prepare management plans for protected areas. Particular emphasis will be given to accessing and deploying information; community engagement and collaboration; and developing plans that support an adaptive approach to…
Reserve System Planning
In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to undertake planning for protected area systems. We will explore the frameworks, processes and methods used to identify areas for inclusion in national reserve systems. Students will be asked…
Fundamentals of Spatial Information
This unit is designed to provide students studying at the graduate level with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of spatial information. This unit will introduce students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and landscape metrics analysis, with a focus on…
Professional Placement
This unit provides students with an 80-hour unpaid professional placement with government, non-government organisation, or the private sector. The placement offers structured work-integrated learning through participation in defined projects or workplace tasks aligned with the course discipline areas of protected…
Organisational Social Responsibilities
Organisations impact, and are impacted by, the societies in which they operate. That is, they are part of a broader social system. Society generally, and different groups of stakeholders specifically, expect an organisation to accept various responsibilities with respect to…
Marine Protected Areas
In this unit, you will investigate the global role of marine protected areas (MPAs) in balancing biodiversity conservation and sustainable food production. Using examples worldwide, you will study various MPAs and other types of area-based management - from small fishery…
Environmental Impact Assessment
This unit introduces legal, administrative, scientific, and social aspects of environmental impact assessment (EIA) using case studies. The unit emphasises the practical aspects of environmental impact assessment in Tasmanian contexts, but environmental impact assessment processes and legislation are similar in…
Environmental Geographic Information Science B
As more businesses and scientists adopt geographical information systems (GIS), there is increasing demand for graduates with strong skills in collecting, managing, analysing, and visualising spatial datasets. GIS and spatial analysis skills will be indispensable for almost all careers in…
Marine and Antarctic Environments and their Management
KSA726 offers an interdisciplinary exploration into the management of marine and Antarctic environments. You will be introduced to the core concepts of governance, policy and management and contemporary management practices with a focus on the science-policy interface. You will explore…
Professional Research Methods
This unit focuses on designing research to solve real problems, and to communicate your findings. You will learn how to design mixed methods research, scope research problems using existing research literature, consider ethical issues in data collection, generate field data,…
Professional Research Practice
This unit provides postgraduate students with the skills and knowledge to undertake policy-based research - a key transferable employability skill. Practical skills development focuses on undertaking research to inform evidence-based policy positions for a topical real-world issue. Upon completing this…
Research Thesis A
Research and project management skills are core professional competencies. Undertaking a thesis as part of your Masters will equip you with the experience needed to undertake research independently or as part of a team, and the skills to design and…
Research Thesis B
Research and project management skills are core professional competencies. Undertaking a thesis as part of your Masters will equip you with the experience needed to undertake research independently or as part of a team, and the skills to design and…
Common Questions
The Master of Protected Area Conservation has a duration of 104 weeks (approximately 2 years) as listed in the CRICOS registry.
Yes, the course includes a mandatory work component totalling 80 hours, structured as 10 hours per week over 8 weeks.
The estimated total course cost is AU$82,513, which covers tuition fees. There are no additional non-tuition fees listed.
The course is delivered at the University of Tasmania's Hobart campus in Tasmania, Australia, which is owned and operated by the University of Tasmania (CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B).
This course may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights as it is a Skills Level 1 qualification (Masters Degree), has a duration of 104 weeks (exceeding the 92-week threshold), and falls under the narrow Field of Education 0509 - Environmental Studies. Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review.
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