Master of Environmental Systems, Markets and Climate Change
Why study the Master of Environmental Systems, Markets and Climate Change at UNE?
The Master is the third level in a program and provides the opportunity for students, who complete the elective thesis unit, to qualify for enrolment in a research Master or PhD.
On completion of the four core units, candidates may exit with the Graduate Certificate, or candidates who have completed the four core units plus four elective units may exit with the Graduate Diploma. The program focuses on future leaders and managers of eco-service markets such as carbon and water trading, and environmental sustainability issues such as climate change.
Please note: this course has been renamed the Master of Sustainability in 2012.
Career Opportunities
This course will enable natural resource managers to meet their legal and policy obligations, and to minimize the risks of litigation through interdisciplinary training. The coursework program will enable staff from consultancy groups, regional organisations (eg Catchment Management Authorities (CMA)), and state and federal agencies to upgrade skills in this emerging and cross-disciplinary field, or facilitate a career change for those with discipline-based qualifications (eg teachers, lawyers, accountants). Additional course work units in the Master will allow for specialisation in the discipline areas of: policy, economics, natural resource management, agricultural sustainability, ethics, and the science of climate change and/or the inclusion of a thesis component
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1.5 Years Full-timeUp to 5 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
For more information, click hereFormer or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | MESMCC | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||||||||
| 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 hold a three year Bachelor degree |
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| Additional Requirements | International students must satisfy the UNE English language requirements |
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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 EDUC499, LLM621, NR691 or SCI695. |
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Reseda (BCC 77) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall hold a three-year Bachelor degree.
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 EDUC499, LLM621, NR691 or SCI695.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to five 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 72 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 | 48 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Environmental Systems, Markets and Climate Change.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Systems, Markets and Climate Change on completion of 24 credit points.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Systems, Markets and Climate Change on completion of 48 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.