Master of Environmental Management (MEnvMan)
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5174
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in environmental studies; geography; natural resources; biology; ecology; conservation; sustainable development; environmental engineering; marine science; or an approved discipline. UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale.
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
Semester 1 - Monday before semester 1 commences. Contact School for details.
Semester 2 - Monday before semester 2 commences. Contact School for details.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management
Email: gpem@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6455
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5174
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in environmental studies; geography; natural resources; biology; ecology; conservation; sustainable development; environmental engineering; marine science; or an approved discipline. UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale.
CRICOS Code: 006689B
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Environmental Management?
Environmental Management is the planning and implementation of actions geared to improve the quality of the human environment.
The postgraduate programs in environmental management at the University of Queensland are multidisciplinary programs designed to enhance the skills and technical expertise of graduates working in all facets of the environmental arena. The programs aim to produce managers able to address the many issues in the highly complex and changing area of environmental management. At Masters level the degree may be taken in a range of fields.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for the #24 MEnvMan may apply for the #32 MEnvMan program.
What you can study
Students studying the following majors:
- Conservation and Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Management in Mining
- Sustainable Development
will have the option of completing the program externally.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Environmental Management.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Master of Environmental Management
- Conservation Biology Major
- Conservation and Natural Resource Management Field of Study
- Environmental Management in Mining Field of Study
- Resource and Environmental Economics Field of Study
- Sustainable Development Major
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in environmental studies; geography; natural resources; biology; ecology; conservation; sustainable development; environmental engineering; marine science; or an approved discipline. UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in environmental studies; geography; natural resources; biology; ecology; conservation; sustainable development; environmental engineering; marine science; or an approved discipline. UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 006689B
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Master of Environmental Management
Careers
Career opportunities exist in managerial and policy positions in government, consulting firms and research, and in the private sector as environmental management system managers, auditors and policy analysts.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Environment Institute of Australia
Program rules for the Master of Environmental Management
To complete the Master of Environmental Management
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Environmental Management, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
For the #24 MEnvMan a student is required to obtain #24 from the MEnvMan List, comprising:
- #4 from part B;
- #10 from part C within a field of study; and
- #10 from any combination of part C and part D or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
