Master of Environment
Course code: MC-ENV
March, July
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Access Melbourne is available
March, July
AUD $56,992 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Course overview
Overview
Become a leader in environment and sustainability
Explore environmental challenges and sustainable solutions with the Master of Environment at Melbourne. Tailor a study plan to suit your career goals across diverse fields like policy, science, and business. Learn with world-leading experts from nine different faculties across the University. And solve real-world environmental problems with an industry placement or research project.
Key features
- Flexible study options. Choose almost all your subjects from electives, with the option to follow one of 12 specialised streams or to tailor your study plan to meet your career goals.
- Engage in real-world projects. Study an overseas-based field subject, complete a major research project, or undertake an industry internship, through the tailored capstone option.
- Build your professional network. Study with a diverse cohort of students from academic and industry backgrounds and network with industry leaders from Australia and across the globe.
Why study environment and sustainability at Melbourne?
Join a community of passionate students and experts dedicated to tackling environmental challenges from a multidisciplinary perspective. Complete two core subjects, followed by a specialisation or tailored study plan. Specialisations include climate change, waste management, and conservation and restoration.
- Develop in-demand skills. Learn to analyse environmental information, communicate complex scientific concepts, advocate for sustainable societies, and lead for environment change.
- Explore other campuses. Build new perspectives by studying elective subjects taught at our Dookie and Burnley campuses. Take your learnings to new environments, and collaborate with students from other environmental programs to diversify your knowledge.
- Build local and global industry connections. Connect with industry, government, and private enterprise through seminars, work-integrated internships, applied research projects, and networking events. And connect with over 1600 alumni around the world through the Office for Environmental Programs.
Student support
Master of Environment students enjoy dedicated support from experienced academic advisors in the Office for Environmental Programs.
- Course planning and academic skills advice. Meet with an advisor and tailor your study plan for professional practice, or prepare for a higher degree by research.
- Mentoring opportunities. Learn more about academic, peer and industry mentoring opportunities.
- Network building. Attend interactive seminars, participate in work-integrated internships and other networking events designed specifically for environment students.
- Postgraduate Environment Network. Engage with like-minded students and alumni interested in the environmental and sustainability sector. Join open discussion forums, organise events, and build connections with industry professionals.
As a Melbourne student, you'll be supported to succeed — in your studies, your wellbeing and your finances.
- International student support. Visa and arrival help when you need it.
- Academic skills and advice. Meet an advisor or join a workshop to get the most from your studies.
- Global exchange. Study overseas through our network of global partners.
- Mentoring and community. Explore student life and student and alumni mentoring programs.
- Wellbeing and accommodation. Access health, counselling and accommodation support.
- Fees and scholarships. Find scholarships you're eligible for and manage your finances.
See all the ways Melbourne supports our students
What students say
Meet Becca, a Master of Environment student at the University of Melbourne. Follow her story as she immerses herself in our vibrant student community, completes a meaningful research project, and builds a career with impact at Melbourne Climate Futures.
About the faculty
Visit the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences and Office for Environmental Programs, to learn more about the school's degrees, research and career planning support.