Master of Environmental Management

About the course

The Master of Environmental Management at UNSW Sydney builds advanced capability to address complex environmental challenges through interdisciplinary study. You’ll develop skills in environmental policy, planning and governance, and learn to evaluate environmental impacts and sustainability strategies. The program is designed for professionals seeking to lead environmental decision-making across government, industry and consulting in a Master coursework qualification in environmental science.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that manage environmental risks and deliver sustainability outcomes across public and private sectors. Career paths may include environmental manager, sustainability or ESG advisor, environmental consultant, policy and planning officer, compliance specialist, or roles in natural resource management and climate adaptation projects. This Master coursework qualification supports careers in environmental science across government, utilities, infrastructure, mining and consulting.

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)