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MEnvEd - Master of Environmental Education

2010 Degree Information

Faculty: Faculty of Science
Course Type: Postgraduate
Degree Type: Master
Key Features:

The Master of Environmental Education is offered jointly by the Graduate School of the Environment and the Department of Education. This program explores the role and scope of education in the attainment of environmental and sustainable development goals. Students will learn to identify principles of good practice in order to plan and evaluate programs in environmental education and education for sustainable development. Emphasis is also placed on the communication and interpretation process, and effective communication techniques at various local, national and international levels, within formal, informal and non-formal education.
Suitable for:

This program addresses the needs of education and environmental professionals seeking to diversify their career. Graduates from the GSE will develop skills and knowledge that are highly regarded by both employers and the community. Students will gain an improved understanding of environmental education and its application relevant at local, national and international levels. Graduates are suitably qualified for work with government agencies, private education and development companies, NGOs, school based educators and international bodies.
Career Opportunities:

These are wide-ranging and cover all levels of the government sector, museums, NGOs, community organizations and the corporate world. There are many opportunities where awareness of sustainable environmental practice needs to be raised.

Requirements

Entry Requirements:

The basic admission qualification is the completion of a recognised Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Work Experience:

No work experience required
UAC Code:

862814 – On-campus
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English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic english only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (Paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (Computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (Internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

Course Details

Minimum Course Duration: 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Course Commences:

Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July) 2009 - view the Academic Calendar
Study Options:

Full-time, Part-time
Mode of study:

On campus
Minimum Course Requirements:
  1. Minimum number of credit points: 48
  2. and completion of other specific requirements as set out in the Schedule of Postgraduate Programs
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Programs of Study from Handbook

Environmental Education