Master of Environment

About the course

The Master of Environment develops practical, industry-relevant skills to address contemporary environmental challenges. You’ll study areas such as climate change, environmental management and planning, pollution and remediation, conservation, GIS and marine science, with flexible electives to tailor your focus. The course emphasises applied experience and producing an industry-standard technical report as part of a Master coursework degree in environmental science.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles supporting sustainability and environmental decision-making across government, consulting and industry. The degree builds capability in environmental assessment, pollution management, climate adaptation, spatial analysis (GIS/remote sensing) and technical reporting, supporting pathways into environmental consulting, sustainability advisory, conservation and land management, and related policy or project roles. This aligns with careers from a Master coursework qualification in environmental science.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)