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Master of Environment with Honours (Domestic students)
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Duration
1.5 years full-time
Credit points
120
Why choose this program?
The Master of Environment with Honours program comprises three trimesters of full-time study or the equivalent in one of the
specialisations outlined below. Students completing the Master of Environment program undertake one year of full-time study
or the equivalent of core courses and electives in their specialisation. Upon completion of the Masters, eligible students are
able to complete a one trimester full-time or equivalent dissertation for the award Masters with Honours. The Masters program
provides an opportunity for those who want to move into more senior management positions and the Masters with Honours
program provides students with the opportunity to develop capacities for independent research by undertaking a dissertation
under supervision.
Climate Change Adaptation
This specialisation introduces students to the physical science basis for climate change and its ecological and human health
impacts. It examines the different economic instruments and legal tools available or proposed, both nationally and
internationally, to mitigate and adapt to climate change, and analyses the various economic instruments such as carbon taxes
and emissions trading regimes. Legal and policy decisions in different sectors, such as renewable energy and transport, are
examined. Society's vulnerability to climate change impacts and possible adaptive strategies, with various foci such as human
health, biodiversity, natural disaster management (for example, bushfires/droughts) and urban systems are explored. There is
the opportunity to gain practical experience by exploring a theme in climate change via an applied project, possibly in
conjunction with an industry partner or one of Griffith's research centres.
Economics and Policy
One of the most profound challenges faced by society is how to become sustainable. Addressing this challenge has created
exciting careers in environmental economics and policy-making across the business, government and community sectors. This
specialisation provides training in these professions for people who wish to: upgrade their qualifications, change careers, help
to make society more sustainable, or undertake further postgraduate study. It is designed for graduates from any discipline. The
specialisation comprises core courses that cover both the nature of environmental issues and responses by government,
business and the community and a range of electives drawn from areas such as environmental planning, education, the social
sciences and science. An interdisciplinary approach is taken that covers the scientific data, economic tools, management
systems, policy making, regulation and community action. Teaching staff have a broad range of expertise and experience and
many have won awards for their work. Overall, the Griffith School of Environment has more than 30 years of experience in
these areas.
Education for Sustainability
Education is an essential element in addressing the pressing environmental problems we are currently facing. This
specialisation provides students with the knowledge and skills to be effective environmental educators. It is designed for
graduates from any discipline who wish to obtain specialist environmental and sustainability education training. The
specialisation provides the opportunity to learn skills in areas such as reorienting formal education for sustainability, adult and
community education, public communication and social change, planning and evaluating projects, and environmental and
sustainability education research. The teaching staffs are an internationally recognised, award-winning team with 30 years
experience. Griffith's environmental education programs were the first of their kind and continue to be leaders in attracting
students and visiting academics from all parts of the world.
Environmental Protection
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This specialisation is designed for graduates with a science or environmental science degree who wish to obtain specialist skills
and knowledge to gain further employment opportunities in the field of environmental protection. The specialisation includes
advanced studies in environment and population health with a focus on environmental protection and pollution studies, aiming
at improving ecological sustainable development outcomes for communities. Graduates are eligible for membership of the
Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) and Certification as Environmental Practitioners (CENVP
program).
Water Resources
This program is designed for graduates from a science degree who wish to obtain specialist environmental training in water
management. Griffith University is the home of the Australian Rivers Institute and is internationally recognised for research
excellence in water science. http://www.griffith.edu.au/research/research-excellence/water-science Undertaking core courses
within this program you will be taught by scientists who are leaders in their fields of environmental flows, catchment and
riparian restoration and aquatic ecosystem health. The Masters with Honours program will provide you with the opportunity to
develop capacities for independent research by undertaking a dissertation under supervision with access to a large number of
research scientists within the Australian Rivers Institute http://www.griffith.edu.au/environment-planningarchitecture/australian-rivers-institute
My attendance during the program
Attendance information
The Master of Environment with Honours comprises three trimesters of full-time study or the equivalent in one of the chosen
areas of specialisation.
Students completing the Master of Environment undertake one year of full-time study or the equivalent of core courses in their
specialisation and elective courses. On completion of the Masters, eligible students are able to complete a one trimester fulltime or equivalent dissertation for the award Masters with Honours.
The Water Resources, Economics and Policy, Education for Sustainability and Environmental Protection specialisations are
designed to be flexible and suit a range of student preferences for study options.
Core Courses are offered in both on-campus and external modes, so students may study off-campus.
My career opportunities
My career opportunities
Graduate of the Master of Environment with Honours program will be equipped with advanced theoretical knowledge and
appropriate skills for a range of career opportunities based on their specialisation in one of the following areas:
Climate Change Adaptation
Economics and Policy
Education for Sustainability
Environmental Protection
Water Resources
Professional recognition
Professional recognition
The Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) and the Certification as Environmental Practitioners
(CENVP program) recognise graduates of this award.
What are the fees?
Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two
full-time semesters/trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These
fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program
fee for the semester/trimester in which the student commenced the program.
The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved
program fee for the semester/trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Master of Environment with Honours (5478)
Year of study
2018
2017
Fee category/Band
Withdrawn PGRD (DOM)
Flat fee
$0.00
Withdrawn PGRD (DOM)
$0.00
Tuition fees for your degree program
Calculating tuition fees
Changing programs
If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the semester in
which they are enrolled.
Further information
Fees and Charges Policy
Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Financial help and support
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