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Master of Environmental Science

Masters.
Edith Cowan University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This course develops skills and experience in environmental science with an emphasis on project management, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and environmental monitoring and reporting. You’ll complete industry-relevant work experience to understand environmental project management in practice. Flexible study is available on-campus or off-campus. This is an AQF Level 9 Master’s degree (coursework) in Environmental Science. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles supporting environmental, engineering and sustainability initiatives across government, consulting and industry. Career pathways can include environmental project officer/manager, environmental advisor, sustainability or HSE-related roles, and positions focused on environmental monitoring, compliance and reporting. The course’s industry work experience helps prepare you for professional practice in applied Environmental Science at master’s level. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.


Living Costs in Perth**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,255 - 1,660
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 866 - 1,146
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$42,600 per year

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A$28,450 per year

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Information

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2 years

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February, July

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Online
Joondalup

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J48

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2022 INTERNATIONAL MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick icon2022 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

20% of tuition fees

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