Environment

About the course

Learn how to help build a more sustainable society through policy-making processes and environmental management. Choose from specialisations including climate change adaption, economics and policy, environmental planning, environmental protection and sustainable business. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.

Career outcome

Prepare for professional roles that design and implement environmental and sustainability solutions across public and private sectors. Graduates may work in environmental management, sustainability strategy, climate adaptation planning, environmental policy and regulation, consultancy, and corporate sustainability. Opportunities span government agencies, NGOs, research and advisory organisations, and industry where environmental risk and compliance are priorities for Master-level environmental science careers.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as policy speacialist, marine specialist, environmental manager, environmental consultant, parks and land manager, academic, and etc. in companies including Edge Group, WWF, Melbourne Zoo, The Nature Conservancy, United Nations Environment Programme, and etc.

Tuition fees

1 year - 2 years

Living Costs in Brisbane**

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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***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2019)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com