The Master of Environment is an interdisciplinary degree that offers specialisations in Environmental Management, Environmental Science and Environmental Studies. Master of Environment: *Specialisation in Environmental Management *Specialisation in Environmental Science *Specialisation in Environmental Studies Key benefits offers real-life environmental consultancy projects for real clients through the Environmental Management Practice unit provides a grounding in environmental research and environmental law builds skills in critical thinking, report writing and oral presentation conduct a major project that will give you practical experience in conducting environmental research based on a week-long fieldtrip to the South Coast of NSW become an expert in a growing field be taught by world experts – staff in the environment program contributed to the 5 star ranking of Environmental Science at MQ in the 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative *The Master of Environment offers an interdisciplinary approach to environmental management. A major focus of the degree is to teach you how to work with people from different disciplinary perspectives in order to find environmental solutions. You will study areas such as: sustainable development environmental decision making environmental management and analysis environmental law *This course is offered in conjunction with all science departments: you are therefore, able to study ecology, geosciences, chemistry and physics. It features specific units of applied interdisciplinary study such as Air and Water Quality, and Ecological Processes. Key benefits Concentrates on various aspects of environmental science Offers a broad range of science subjects covering ecology, biodiversity, conservation, air and water pollution, geomorphology, land management and environmental health *The Environmental Studies specialisation focusses on developing skills and knowledge in the diverse sub-disciplines that explore contemporary environmental challenges. You will develop interdisciplinary understandings where you take units within the fields of environmental management, sustainable development, and environmental science. You will learn about different bodies of knowledge and how to communicate and synthesise ideas across these areas. This interdisciplinary training equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to undertake environmental research and actively pursue environmental solutions in their chosen career and as engaged citizens. Key benefits lets you tailor the degree to develop specialist skills in diverse areas of interest conduct a major project that will give you practical experience in conducting environmental research based on a week-long fieldtrip to the South Coast of NSW you may be able to complete this program in less than the standard 2 years depending on your prior learning and work experience in a relevant area become an expert in a growing field develop skills in fusing physical science and social science approaches to environmental issues understand environmental challenges from a holistic view that merges philosophical, critical, scientific and practical perspectives be taught by world experts – staff in the environment program contributed to the 5 star ranking of Environmental Science at MQ in the 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative

Career Opportunities Careers in environmental management include roles in planning, infrastructure, development, conservation and natural resource management. Environmental managers are employed by government, the corporate sector and consulting companies.