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
Career outcomes
Overview
Your career in environment and sustainability starts at Melbourne
Develop in-demand skills to lead environmental change, and prepare for a role in government, industry, research, or an NGO. Our graduates work in roles like strategy and policy advisors, environmental planners, sustainability specialists, private consultants, environmental scientists, waste management specialists, and many more.
Key career outcomes
- Become an environmental consultant. Work with businesses, governments, and NGOs to develop sustainable solutions and address environmental challenges.
- Influence policy and governance. Shape environmental policies through roles in government agencies, international organisations, and advocacy groups.
- Lead sustainability initiatives. Drive corporate and community sustainability programs to improve environmental outcomes globally.
Where can studying environment and sustainability take you?
Graduates have highly sought-after specialised knowledge in an environmental and sustainability field. Most Master of Environment students gain employment immediately after graduating.
Employers in this field include:
- Government departments: responsible for agriculture and environment policy, including Parks Victoria, as well as local government
- Environmental consulting firms and start-ups
- Education and community development providers
- Not-for-profits and NGOs: like WWF, Greenpeace, and the Climate Council
- International aid agencies: including the United Nations.
Discover careers in environmental sciences
Industry connections
Gain experience and build relationships in industry.
- Pursue a research and industry project offered by the Office for Environmental Programs (OEP) in an area of environment and sustainability, alongside world-renowned academics and research groups.
- Participate in an intensive overseas subject, with opportunities in place like China, India and Timor-Leste.
- Find the right internship for your career goals with the support of an academic advisor.
Career support
Plan and achieve your goals with our career support services. Access these services to build your confidence and improve your career readiness while studying.
Support includes:
- Personalised career consultations
- Workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn optimisation, and interview skills
- Access to an exclusive job portal connecting students to industry opportunities
- Networking events with alumni and professionals
Further study in environment and sustainability
Make a difference through graduate research
Complete a research project as your capstone subject to pursue a graduate research degree with the Office of Environmental Programs. Supported by a globally connected research community, you’ll collaborate with supervisors, experts and peers who share your passion for environmental discovery and impact.
Through regular connection with peers, researchers and our global network of industry partners, you’ll develop strong connections with community and industry that open the door to an outstanding future.
Profile
Maroushka Giselle Saldanha
"What drew me to the Master of Environment was how diverse it was. I'm someone who likes to begin with a broad understanding of different concepts, different ideas, different forms of knowledge. The Master of Environment really focuses on increasing your awareness of ecological problems, what's happening with climate change, what's going on with threatened species and biodiversity, and looking at how we can bring more nature into our built environment, which was really interesting to me."
Maroushka Giselle Saldanha, Master of Environment
