Master in
Master of Environmental Science Edith Cowan University
Introduction
This course provides students with skills and experience in environmental science, focusing on project management, occupational health and safety, sustainability, monitoring and reporting.
It provides work experience in relevant organisations within the industry, allowing students to gain an understanding of the management of environmental projects. It also focuses on skills for the environmental, engineering, and sustainability professions and offers flexible study options through on-campus and off-campus study.
Admissions
Curriculum
Course Details
Semester availability
- Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
- Semester 1: Study part-time Online
- Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
- Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| MAT5212 | Biostatistics | 20 |
| SCI5133 | Environmental and Health Risk Assessment | 20 |
| SCI5170 | Sustainability Assessment and Reporting | 20 |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| SCI6103 | Environmental Management Systems and Auditing | 20 |
| MAN6303 | Programme Management | 20 |
| MAN6925 | Project Management | 20 |
Year 2 - Semester 1
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| RES5115 | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
| OHS6132 | Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems | 20 |
| SCI6100 | Environmental Monitoring and Investigation | 20 |
Year 2 - Semester 2
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| SCI6104 | Environmental Management Project | 60 |
Program Outcome
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills drawn from a broad discipline base to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in Environmental Science.
- Apply communication skills to design innovative contributions to professional practice in Environmental Science.
- Reflect critically on a complex body of specialist knowledge and understanding of recent developments and methods applicable to the field of Environmental Science and related disciplines.
- Use high-level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial project in Environmental Science.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
This course places students with an industry/organisation for their six- month project. The placement will enable students to undertake environmental research/monitoring, reporting and communicating with a partner, as well as getting direct exposure to the nature of the organisation and its priorities. This provides an excellent springboard for employment following this degree. Employment opportunities will be in local government, industry, state, national government and non-government organisations, particularly in the resources sector.