Master of Environmental Management
Why study the Master of Environmental Management at UNE?
Master of Environmental Management is a coursework program designed for students with a strong science-based bachelors in the field of agriculture, ecosystem management, natural resources, mining, environmental consulting, environmental science, and resource management who wish to obtain specialist professional knowledge and skills in environmental management. The course is designed to equip graduates for professional standing and employment in environmental management, monitoring and evaluation, or who anticipate employment with professional responsibility for environmental policy formation, or a role of equivalent standing in environmental management in non-government or government capacity.
This is an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy.
Please note: this course has been renamed the Master of Environmental Science in 2012.
Career Opportunities
Well-qualified graduates can seek out opportunities in non-government and government programs in soil conservation, endangered species conservation, water resources management, biodiversity conservation, pollution control, environmental management, and natural resources management
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Degree Snapshot
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 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Articulation from the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to articulate to the Master of Environmental Management with 24 credit points (no more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level) of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma. This is an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus 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 | Intensive mandatory 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: (a) hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University in the Sciences or Applied Sciences; or (b) hold at least 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources or equivalent; or (c) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising: (a) 24 credit points for units completed at UNE and not more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level; or (b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or (c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience. (d) There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification. (e) There shall be no advanced standing awarded for NR691 and NR595. |
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Reseda (BCC 77) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University in the Sciences or Applied Sciences; or
(b) hold at least 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources or equivalent; or
(c) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 24 credit points for units completed at UNE and not more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level; or
(b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or
(c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification.
There shall be no advanced standing awarded for NR691 or NR595.
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.
In exceptional circumstances and on the recommendation of the candidate's supervisor, the period of candidature may be extended.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points with at least 36 credit points at 500-level or above from the Listed Units or as approved by the course coordinator. No unit shall be below 300-level.
NR691 and NR595 can be included in the program of study, with Head of School approval, if the student has located a suitable supervisor for the project. With course coordinator approval the student is permitted to undertake part or the entire project off-campus.
NR691 (24 credit point Research Thesis), shall embody the results of a research program. NR691 must be completed within a maximum of four semesters:
(a) The thesis shall not exceed 20 000 words exclusive of tables, plates, figures and appendices and be written in English. The completed thesis shall show capacity on the part of the student for independent thought and critical thinking. The student shall reference all sources used in the thesis, including work previously used in another degree.
(b) The student shall submit to the School two copies of the thesis bound in a form approved by the school. The student shall submit with the thesis a statement from his or her supervisor certifying that the thesis is in a form suitable for examination.
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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| Listed Units | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Environmental Management.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources on completion of 24 credit points.
Examination of Thesis
On the recommendation of the supervisor or supervisors, the School Teaching and Learning Committee will approve appointment of two examiners, at least one will be external to the University. Examiners will be sent the relevant degree information.
The examiners' reports on the thesis will be considered by the School Teaching and Learning Committee which will recommend:
(a) that NR691 be awarded an SR (Satisfied Requirements); or
(b) that NR691 be awarded an SR subject to the candidate making amendments to the thesis as specified by the examiners and to the satisfaction of the supervisor(s); or
(c) that NR691 be failed (N).
Before making a recommendation above, the School Teaching and Learning Committee may:
(a) request the examiners to consult and report to the committee; or
(b) permit the candidate to revise the thesis for re-examination if, in the opinion of the committee, the work is of sufficient merit to warrant this concession.
A candidate permitted to revise the thesis with an extension will do so within a period of time and under conditions determined by the School Teaching and Learning Committee. A candidate who has revised a thesis under the terms of an extension and who fails the re-examination will not be eligible for further examination.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.