Master of Environment and Master of Sustainable Development
Master of Environment and Master of Sustainable Development
Summary The multidisciplinary and future-focused Master of Environment will provide you with the skills required for roles in emerging green sectors, such as renewable energies, as well as for roles in traditional sectors – industry, construction and agriculture – that are evolving to be greener. And with the degree’s renewed…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The multidisciplinary and future-focused Master of Environment will provide you with the skills required for roles in emerging green sectors, such as renewable energies, as well as for roles in traditional sectors – industry, construction and agriculture – that are evolving to be greener. And with the degree’s renewed focus on industry engagement, you’ll have unique opportunities to not only build your industry networks, but to gain valuable practical experience working in partnership with industry to develop solutions to genuine environmental challenges. The Master of Sustainable Development – unique among sustainability degrees – takes a multidisciplinary approach to addressing the evolving needs of the green economy. Drawing on the expertise of specialists from business, law, sociology, geography, planning, health and environmental science, it will provide you with a comprehensive skillset relevant to all sectors, but especially those pivotal to meeting sustainability targets, such as energy production, transportation and finance.
Key features
Hone your technical report-writing capabilities
Advance your critical-thinking and writing skills by completing an industry-standard report on a contemporary issue. Boost your employability with a research degree
Undertake our Master of Research following your coursework degree to deepen your knowledge and become a subject matter expert. Complete an authentic consulting project
Advance your consulting and writing skills by completing a report – written to an industry-standard format – on a current issue. Boost your employability with a research degree
Undertake our Master of Research following your coursework degree to deepen your knowledge and become a subject matter expert.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Air quality and pollution manager
Circular economy consultant
Climate change and sustainability consultant
Climate consultant
Conservation consultant
Corporate social responsibility adviser
Development manager
Environmental accountant
Environmental and sustainability adviser
Environmental and sustainability designer
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Environmental scientist
National parks manager
Resilience adviser
Resource manager
River or land management officer
Science-to-policy director
Social sustainability manager
Sustainability data assurance and reporting director
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Catchment management authorities
Climate change and sustainability consultancies
Conservation agencies
Conservation agencies
Environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancies
Environmental management and planning organisations
Environmental management and planning organisations
Environmental protection agencies
Fisheries and forestry agencies
Fundraising organisations
Humanitarian aid, health and development agencies
Indigenous development organisations
NGOs
Oil and gas companies
Planning and urban development organisations
State forest and national park authorities
Sustainable development consulting firms
Universities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
