Master of Environment and Sustainability
Interdisciplinary master’s programme for driving sustainable and equitable solutions through research, industry projects, and consultancy.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in environmental science, social sciences, humanities, or business who want to specialise in sustainability through research, industry collaboration, or consultancy.
Overview
The Master of Environment and Sustainability at Monash University is designed for passionate individuals seeking to address complex sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. This programme combines foundational coursework in environmental, social, and economic systems with specialised study in one of five fields. Students apply their knowledge through immersive internships, industry projects, consultancy engagements, or a research thesis. The curriculum emphasises holistic problem-solving and equips graduates with the skills to create meaningful change in sustainability and equity.
What you'll do
- Develop interdisciplinary solutions to complex sustainability challenges by integrating knowledge from environmental, social, and economic disciplines.
- Choose a specialisation from five fields and apply specialised knowledge through immersive internships, industry projects, or consultancy engagements.
- Conduct research or contribute to a thesis that advances sustainability knowledge and practice.
- Engage with industry partners to apply academic learning in real-world sustainability contexts.
- Analyse the interdependence of nature, society, and economy to inform sustainable decision-making.
Requirements
Degree required: An Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with at least a 60% average, or an equivalent qualification approved by the faculty. Specific entry levels include: (1) Any bachelor’s degree with a 60% average; (2) A bachelor’s degree in a cognate discipline (business, environmental science, humanities, science, or social sciences) with a 60% average, or a bachelor’s degree plus a graduate certificate/diploma in a cognate discipline with a 60% average in each; (3) A bachelor’s honours degree in a cognate discipline with a 60% average.
Language: English proficiency (if applicable, though not explicitly stated in the source).
Instruction: English
- Strong analytical skills to assess the interdependence of environmental, social, and economic systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Basic research or project management skills for thesis or industry-based work.
- Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum 60% average.
- Equivalent qualifications approved by the faculty.
- Cognate discipline background preferred for specialised entry levels.
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Applicants must submit their application through Monash University’s official portal. Required documents typically include academic transcripts, a personal statement, and proof of English proficiency (if applicable). Specific requirements may vary based on entry level.
- Academic transcripts
- Personal statement or statement of purpose
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- CV or resume
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