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Master of Philosophy – SMAH (Earth and Environmental Sciences)

Masters.
University of Wollongong

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Master of Philosophy in Earth and Environmental Sciences in UOW’s Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health is a research degree that develops advanced investigation skills through an independent, supervised project. You will plan and conduct original research, analyse evidence, and communicate findings in a formal thesis, building capability for higher research or specialist roles. This is a Masters by research in Environmental Science. The programme advances scientific inquiry through supervised laboratory or field research, data analysis, and thesis-based discovery.

Career outcome

Graduates may progress to PhD study or research-focused roles in universities, government agencies and environmental or geoscience consultancies. The degree supports careers involving environmental assessment, sustainability and resource management, policy and monitoring, field and laboratory research, and scientific communication. Outcomes depend on the thesis topic and research methods developed. This is a Masters by research in Environmental Science. Preparing graduates for scientific research, R&D leadership, and doctoral study in the sciences.


Living Costs in Wollongong**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 16 - 21
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,452 - 1,921
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,188 - 1,572
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 7
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***


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

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2 years

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February

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Wollongong

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1354

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG SOUTH WEST SYDNEY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

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