Master of Sustainability

About this course

The Master of Sustainability program offered online or on campus by the University of New England (UNE) will give you the opportunity to extend your education and training in environmental management.

Studying this online environmental systems course, you will focus on eco-service markets such as carbon and water trading, as well as environmental sustainability issues. You will have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as policy, economics, natural resource management, agricultural sustainability, ethics and climate change.

You will also have the option to include a thesis component, and will possess the training and knowledge to qualify for enrolment in a research master’s or PhD program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course you must have a three-year bachelor degree.

Areas of study

In this master’s program, the subjects you will study include:

Core units:

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

Eight from the following subjects:

• Precision agriculture
• Plant biosecurity
• Natural resource economics
• Introduction to bioeconomics
• Environment, technology and society
• Thesis at bachelor honours level (equivalent of 4 units)
• Special topics in education
• Environmental impact assessment
• Remote sensing and image analysis
• Ecosystem rehabilitation
• Climate change and future planning
• Changing communities: Development planning
• Business ethics, CSR and sustainability
• LLM minor dissertation
• Natural resources law
• Natural resource policy and the community
• Remote sensing and surveying
• Research thesis (equivalent of 4 units)
• Politics and the environment: Intersecting crises
• The ethics of environmentalism
• Psychology for sustainability
• Integrated water resource management
• Sustainable land management
• Project management
• Master of scientific studies thesis (equivalent of 4 units)

Shorter programs

If you choose not to study the entire Master of Sustainability program you may be able to complete an alternative program.

Depending on the units studied, you can exit with a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability or Graduate Diploma in Sustainability.

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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 of Sustainability course, you will have the interdisciplinary training and qualifications to excel as a natural resource manager, with a full understanding of legal and policy obligations and how to minimise the risk of litigation.

This master’s degree is ideal for those working in environmental consulting, regional organisations and state and federal agencies to upgrade their skills and career advancement prospects, as well as those seeking a career change from other discipline-based careers (such as teachers, lawyers and accountants).

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 Sustainability 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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