Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation (Accelerated) in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
56,000
(c. USD39,452)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
As our ecosystems and land management practices evolve, our approaches to studying and interacting with them must also transform.
This program equips you for diverse career opportunities in ecosystem, forest, and landscape management by providing specialized knowledge in both ecological and social dimensions, applicable at various scales.
Land management organizations and forestry firms dedicate up to 30% of their efforts to community engagement and stakeholder consultations. Comprehensive insight into human relationships with local ecosystems has become essential for professionals in this sector.
Throughout this program, you'll develop practical, field-based skills in environmental management while mastering effective community consultation and stakeholder collaboration techniques.
The Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation responds to the growing demand for skilled leadership, innovative problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration within ecosystem and land management sectors.
Through partnerships with industry, government agencies, and NGOs, we've designed a curriculum that delivers relevant, future-focused skills, continuously adapting our teaching to this dynamic field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for entry, you must have completed:
An undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 percent, or
An undergraduate degree with a major in any discipline, including at least 25 points (two subjects) in one or more of chemistry, biology, mathematics or statistics subjects (or equivalent), with a WAM of at least 65 percent, or
An undergraduate degree with a major in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate in Environment, with a WAM of at least 65 percent, or
A 2-year associate degree or diploma in a relevant discipline, 5 years documented, relevant professional experience and either the completion of a relevant Melbourne MicroCert or an appropriate level of performance on a test conducted by the Selection Committee. The test will confirm generic skills necessary for successful study in the program, including the ability to analyse and interpret scientific or technical data, comprehend and use scientific literature, and conceptualise a problem.
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.
Tuition
AUD
56,000