Master's Degree Environmental Science Full Time

Master of Environment

at Australian National University · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

CRICOS course code

082293C

CRICOS provider code

00120C

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

2 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$113,760 total

Per year

A$56,880/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Master of Environment at the Australian National University equips students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in environmental science, management, and policy. Designed to address complex environmental challenges, the program draws on interdisciplinary perspectives and offers areas of specialisation such as biodiversity conservation, climate science, and environmental policy. Students can customise their study plan through a diverse range of elective units, allowing them to tailor their learning to individual interests and career goals.

This two-year program comprises a series of units of study, each contributing to the required credit points for course completion as set out by the Australian qualifications framework (AQF 9). The curriculum includes foundational, advanced, and specialised subjects, culminating in a significant capstone project or research thesis, where students synthesise and apply knowledge to contemporary issues. The program structure supports flexible learning, with options for certain work-integrated learning or professional experiences where relevant, reflecting industry and research linkages prominent in the Canberra region and Australia more broadly.

Graduates develop critical and analytical skills in environmental assessment, project management, policy analysis, and research methodologies. The program is suited to professionals seeking advancement, recent graduates wanting to launch a career in the environmental sector, or those pursuing roles in research, advocacy, or consultancy. It is also valuable for public sector employees addressing sustainability issues and those aspiring to leadership in environmental governance within Australian and international contexts.

Studying at ANU in Canberra offers unique proximity to major Australian government departments, non-governmental organisations, and international agencies. Students benefit from networking and collaboration opportunities across policy and research sectors. International students on the Student visa may work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods, and eligible graduates can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Prospective students should check the official Australian National University page for up-to-date admission and program details.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Environmental consultant in the private or public sector
Policy adviser for government agencies and non-governmental organisations
Sustainability manager in corporate or educational settings
Climate change analyst or risk assessor
Researcher in environmental science or policy institutes
Conservation project manager

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Environment at Australian National University?

It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$113,760 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Environmental consultant in the private or public sectorPolicy adviser for government agencies and non-governmental organisationsSustainability manager in corporate or educational settingsClimate change analyst or risk assessorResearcher in environmental science or policy institu...

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