Master of Environmental Advocacy
Why study the Master of Environmental Advocacy at UNE?
The Master of Environmental Advocacy degree is aimed at staff and volunteers of environmental organisations, businesses and international non-government organizations (NGOs), as well as conservationists, teachers, Land Care officers, citizens concerned about environmental issues, and sustainability officers and environmental education officers working for local, state and federal governments.
Governments, councils and business are increasingly employing environmental officers and consultants, and initiating environmental programmes e.g. the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, and NSW's Sustainability Programs Division. Therefore, there is a growing demand for persons qualified to work as environmental advocates.
Environmental NGOs are playing an ever greater role in global, regional and local affairs. They too benefit from a pool of qualified advocates, particularly those who display ability to see 'the big picture', and who can employ creativity and leadership.
The degree will offer a unique blend of environmental security, ethics and philosophy, peace studies and politics as well as a selection of subjects from geography, history, archaeology, economics, health, education and other relevant areas.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study through UAC
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| Official Abbreviation | MEnvAdvcy | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||
| Benefits | Candidates who enrol in the Master of Environmental Advocacy and complete 24 credit points from the units specified in the course schedule may apply to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Arts. Such graduates who then wish to complete the Master of Environmental Advocacy must re-apply for admission. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall have an undergraduate degree. International students must meet the University's English language requirements. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students working for an environmental NGO or business, or with a governmental or council sustainability department or involved in other environmental projects - will be encouraged to incorporate their experience and ideas into developing HUMS Research Projects (507, 508) where possible. |
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| Advanced Standing | The course coordinator may grant advanced standing for: (a) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another university provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units listed for the course work program; or (b) up to 24 credit points for other significant learning which the School considers equivalent to units listed for the course work program. |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall have an undergraduate degree.
International students must meet the University's English language requirements.
Advanced Standing
The course coordinator may grant advanced standing for:
(a) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another university provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units listed for the course work program; or
(b) up to 24 credit points for other significant learning which the school considers equivalent to units listed for the course work program.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Listed Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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Award of the Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Environmental Advocacy.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Arts on completion of 24 credit points.
Such graduates who then wish to complete the Master of Environmental Advocacy must re-apply for admission and will be subject to the most current rules for the course.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.