Postgraduate coursework in Environmental Management is undertaken in an integrated program comprising Graduate Certificate, Masters and Masters (Honours) programs.

The program aims to produce graduates with the capability to constructively engage with the complex environmental concerns that confront contemporary societies. It emphasises the integration of theory and practice and provides an interdisciplinary grounding in sustainability, environmental management, impact assessment and policy. On completion of the program, the graduate will have a good understanding of the key approaches in environmental management and decision-making, and well developed problem solving skills. The program is open to graduates from a wide range of backgrounds and experience. It caters for both mid-career professionals wishing to gain a postgraduate qualification, upgrade and extend skills and knowledge, or move into the environmental field, and suitably qualified graduates from cognate fields.

Why study with us?
The Master of Environmental Management will help you develop specialist knowledge of issues of global consequence, including:

• Water Management
• Sustainability and Ecosystem Health
• Environmental Legislation and Planning
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Social Change and Development
• Climate Change Policy
• Conservation Biology.

During this challenging program, you'll study contemporary environmental issues from practical and theoretical perspectives. Developing a sound understanding of the key approaches in environmental management and decision-making, you'll expand your critical appreciation of sustainability, ethics, governance and cultural difference in relation to environmental practice and management.

Career Opportunities
The program is a sound basis for careers in the various fields of environmental management, environmental policy and sustainability with government agencies, industry, corporate sector, community organisations and consultancies.

Admission Requirements
Applications for admission are assessed initially on the basis of a relevant undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0. The degree, or the major undertaken in that degree, needs to be in one of the following areas:

• Conservation studies
• Environmental rehabilitation studies
• Forestry
• Geography (human and physical)
• Marine
• Resource and environmental management
• Policy studies
• Social ecology
• Environment studies
• Urban and regional planning

If you do not satisfy these criteria you are still encouraged to apply. Your application will be assessed on the basis of 'admission points' as described in the Additional Selection Criteria. The Master in Environmental Management requires 100 admission points.

All applicants must satisfy the University's English Language requires as set out in the University's English Proficiency Policy.

Selection Criteria
Additional Selection Criteria:

• Alternative entry will be assessed on the basis of the admission points scheme as described below.
• An incomplete undergraduate degree or equivalent from an approved institution (with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or greater): Up to 50 points depending on number of units successfully completed.
• An AQF approved diploma or Associate Diploma or equivalent from an approved institution: Up to 50 points (50 points for a relevant area; 30 points for a non-relevant area).
• Approved professional qualifications: Up to 50 points.
• Relevant work experience:20 points per year (maximum 60 points).
• Related area of research or management project completed with appropriate documentation: Up to 50 points.
• Statement of professional aims and achievements and/or interview: Up to 20 points.
• An overseas qualification from an approved institution equivalent to an undergraduate degree, Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma will be allocated the appropriate admission points as specified above.

Credit Transfer
Credit may be granted for coursework courses if they can be demonstrated to be directly equivalent in terms of content and depth of study to the corresponding courses in the environmental management program, and they were completed within the previous 5 years. Credit will be granted by the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and IT in accordance with the Rules Governing Postgraduate Coursework Awards.

Honours
Students who satisfactorily complete the specified 80 units of the Master of Environmental Management program may apply for admission to the Master of Environmental Management(Honours) program and complete the additional 40 units of research required to qualify for the Master of Environmental Management (Honours).

International Students
International students are advised that a majority of this program is only available online or by distance learning with only the Environmental Management Project available on-campus. International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All students can also access additional learning support mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

Special Needs
The support structures of the Student Support Unit will be available to assist any students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty and School accepts responsibility, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

Requirements and Structure
The program can be completed over one year full time or up to 4 years part-time. Courses are offered on a trimester basis. On-line students may commence studies in January, May or September.

The Masters program comprises eight courses (80 units) consisting of at least four Group A directed courses (40 units), and at least two Group B directed courses (20 units) and up to two elective courses (20 units). For elective course choices, students may choose up to 20 units from the Group A and Group B lists below or from any other available courses offered within the University (providing that those courses are open to all students).

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