Master of Environmental Management

About the course

Develop analytical and strategic skills to tackle complex global environmental challenges. You’ll build knowledge across ecosystem dynamics, sustainability and environmental policy, and can tailor courses to interests such as impact assessment, natural resource management and conservation. Learn from research-active experts and gain practical advantage through study opportunities, research projects and industry placements. This is a Master coursework program in environmental management.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional roles addressing sustainability and environmental performance across government, consulting and industry. You may work in environmental management, policy and planning, natural resource and conservation programs, regulatory compliance, impact assessment, or sustainability strategy. The program’s research and industry engagement helps build practical skills valued by organisations managing climate, pollution and resource transitions. This is a Master coursework pathway in environmental science.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)