Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability

About the course

This master’s degree develops interdisciplinary expertise to address complex human–environment challenges. You study environmental policies, strategies and management systems, with a focus on sustainable practice in urban and non-urban settings. Learning draws on social sciences, humanities and environmental sciences, and includes applied topics such as climate change adaptation and disaster management. This is a master’s coursework programme in environmental science.

Career outcome

Graduates can retrieve, analyse and communicate complex environmental, social and economic information and work effectively in teams and independently. Career paths span environmental management and sustainable development across government, NGOs and the private sector. Roles may include policy, research or planning officer, project officer, environmental consultant, development practitioner, community development officer, demographer or climate change analyst. This is a master’s coursework pathway in environmental science.

Living Costs in Adelaide**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,144 - 1,514	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 836 - 1,105
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 225 - 297

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)