Master of Environmental Advocacy

About this course

The online Master of Environmental Advocacy course offered by the University of New England (UNE) provides you with the education and training to further your career as an environmental activist.

This online environmental advocacy course is ideal for anyone currently working in environmental organisations, business and international non-government organisations (NGOs) as a conservationist, land care officer or teacher, or anyone with an interest in environmental issues.

Studying this postgraduate degree, you will gain a blended education in environmental security, ethics and philosophy, peace studies and politics.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course you must have an undergraduate degree.

Areas of study

In this online environmental master’s degree, the subjects you will study include:

Four core units:

• Politics and the environment: intersecting crises
• Active resistance: contemporary nonviolence
• Environmental security
• The ethics of environmentalism

At least three subjects from the following:

• Agricultural and natural resource extension
• Public archaeology and management
• Introduction to bioeconomics
• Learning in social movements
• Environmental impact assessment
• Environmental planning and administration
• Environmental biogeography
• Your place or mine? People and power in place
• Environment and health
• Indigenous peoples and colonisation: land and nature
• Natural resource policy and the community
• Avoid economic deception: study political economy
• Paradise lost? Governance in the Pacific
• Peacemaking
• Globalisation: as if people and ecosystems matter
• Psychology for sustainability

And you may do one subject from the following:

• Resource management risks and responsibility
• Resource rules
• Strategy and sustainability
• Catchments, contracts and conflicts

Shorter programs

Depending on the number of modules you have completed, you may be eligible to exit this program early with a Graduate Certificate in Arts.

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Finance options

You may be eligible to receive HECS-HELP, Youth Allowance and/or Austudy/Abstudy for this course.

Student support

The University of New England has extensive support systems in place for its distance education students. With a long history in distance education, they understand the unique needs of off-campus students and are ready to help when you have challenges.

You will be able to submit questions to your lecturers by email or phone, participate in online discussions and chat, and attend on-campus intensive schools. UNE’s web-based facilities allow you to submit assignments, order library books or check your grades at any time.

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How will this course advance my career?

Upon completion of this master’s program, you will have a dynamic combination of experience and training to excel in your career. With the topical nature of environmental issues, governments, councils and business are increasingly looking for qualified environmental advocates, officers and consultants.

How else will I benefit from this master’s degree?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited Master of Environmental Advocacy from the University of New England.
• Available to study online, on campus or by flexible delivery (blended delivery options).
• Studying by distance/correspondence means you can study when and where you want, at your own pace.
• Financial assistance available through HECS-HELP, Youth Allowance and Austudy/Abstudy.
• Receive career-focused training with practical experience.
• Access to course materials provided, including online units, CD-ROMs, DVDs, textbooks and other reference material.
• Advanced standing may be available for previous work experience, formal training or qualifications in this field.

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