| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| MAENSCLA-02 | Master of Environmental Science and Law |
The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course.
The Deans of Science and Law shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerning the course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
(1) With approval from the Dean, available places will be offered to qualified applicants according to the following admissions criteria.
(2) Admission to the degree requires:
(a) a bachelor or higher with a credit average in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Ecology, Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Science, Geology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Economics, Environmental Archaeology, Sustainability, Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, and Law, or equivalent qualification; or
(b) a bachelor honours degree or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline, or equivalent qualification.
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Environmental Science and Law postgraduate coursework degree table. With the approval of the Dean and the program coordinator, candidates with special aims or interests may be allowed to substitute up to 12 credit points with relevant postgraduate units from outside the table.
(2) To qualify for the award of the Master of Environmental Science and Law, a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including:
(a) 12 credit points of degree core units of study; and
(b) 18 credit points of Environmental Science selective units of study; and
(c) 18 credit points of Environmental Law selective units of study; and
(d) 6 or 18 credit points of research capstone units, according to the following rules, either:
i. RESP5001 – Integrated Environmental Practice; or
ii. all of ENVI5502 – Environmental Research Project A, and ENVI5503 – Environmental Research Project B, and ENVI5504 - Environmental Research Project C; and
(e) Any additional units of study selected from the remaining units of study or selective units of study from the table to complete 72 credit points in total.
Candidates offered admission to the Master of Environmental Science and Law may be eligible for recognition of prior learning learning in accordance with the University Coursework Policy.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2027.
(2) Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2027 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
