Master of Environmental Science
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Master of Environmental Science
The Master of Environmental Science degree is a launch pad into leadership for professionals in the environmental sector. Drawing on a wide range of science-based disciplines and applications, the Master of Environmental Science gives you a grounding in basic environmental issues. Who is it for? If you are a new…
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The Master of Environmental Science degree is a launch pad into leadership for professionals in the environmental sector. Drawing on a wide range of science-based disciplines and applications, the Master of Environmental Science gives you a grounding in basic environmental issues.
Who is it for?
If you are a new graduate keen to kick-start your career, or a professional looking to up-skill or gain formal qualifications, then this one-and-a-half-year course is an ideal choice.
Career paths
Master of Environmental Science graduates are found in a variety of professional roles such as:
analytical scientist
environmental indicator monitor
policy-makers
environmental manager
catchment manager.
Within Australia, our graduates have acquired jobs in federal, state and local government bodies including State Forests NSW, the Roads and Transport Authority, and the National Parks and Wildlife Service, as well as with private consultancies.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia’s international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
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