About Master Of Environmental Management (senvm1) in Charles Darwin University

The Master of Environmental Management complements existing science qualifications whether you are a graduate starting out or broadening your professional skill set.

You will focus on the principles and practices of environmental management, particularly in the context of wet-dry and semi-arid tropical ecosystems and arid landscapes.

The broad skills, concepts and applications explored in this course are also relevant even if you are working in other ecosystems, and include a focus on the social context within which environmental management takes place.

The course is flexible and caters to your individual needs. It balances required knowledge and technical skills, develops conceptual skills, and challenges you to apply them to natural resource management within its social context.

Course Structure

The course structure consists of core and specialist elective units plus a research project. The core units include Ecology and Management of Tropical Forests and Savannas, Statistical Methods for Impact Analysis, Community Engagement for Insecurity and Natural Resources Management, Environmental Planning and Policy. These units capture the primary content focus and skills of the program as a whole.

Specialist electives are chosen from the themes: Livelihoods, Natural Resources Management, Spatial Science or General (Specialist Electives A), and from professional or research training units (Specialist Electives B). Specialist Elective units have been chosen to complement the content knowledge, conceptual understanding and skills developed in the Core units. Units including fieldwork may be taken (by students able to attend the relevant field location), through their choice of units. This ensures that students gain first-hand knowledge of biologically rich and diverse tropical ecosystems and meet senior professionals active in the field of environmental management as well as CDU academic staff.

There is also the opportunity to undertake work integrated learning, where students include a workplace-based project in their choice of electives. The program offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop field, technical and practical skills, as well as master level scholarships skills. Students can choose to enroll into intensive units with remote field locations, and there are often a range of international study opportunities available.

The final research project involves supervision by Charles Darwin University research staff, and other professionals from outside the university as appropriate. In their final semester, students design, develop and implement an applied research project. This may also be completed part time over two semesters. Many of the projects are developed in collaboration with research and environmental management agencies, exposing students to professional practices and applications in research and management.

Successful completion of:

• A recognized Bachelor degree or equivalent in a related field; or
• A recognized Bachelor degree in an unrelated field plus completion of a Graduate Diploma in a relevant field,
• Such as biological science, earth science, environmental engineering, environmental science, geography, geographic information or sustainability studies.

IELTS Academic Module - A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; Australian Technology and Management College (ATMC) - Successful completion of English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Students will be required to sit an exit test on completion and achieve a score equivalent to IELTS overall 6.5; Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) - A minimum overall score of 176 with no skill below 169; Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency - A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU; Navitas Academic English - A minimum overall pass and 65% in Academic English 3 with a 65% pass in the research essay;

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module - A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50;

TOEFL Internet based Test (iBT) - A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

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Charles Darwin University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The tuition fees and other expenses at Charles Darwin University (CDU) can vary depending on the program and level of study. Here are some general estimates of the average tuition fees and other expenses for international students:

1. Tuition fees: The annual tuition fees for international students can range from AUD 24,000 to AUD 39,000 depending on the program and level of study. Some programs, such as medicine, may have higher tuition fees.

2. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): International students are required to have health insurance while studying in Australia. The cost of OSHC can range from AUD 500 to AUD 2,000 per year depending on the level of cover.

3. Accommodation: The cost of accommodation can vary depending on the type and location of the accommodation. On-campus accommodation can range from AUD 230 to AUD 350 per week, while off-campus accommodation can range from AUD 150 to AUD 500 per week.

4. Living expenses: The cost of living in Darwin can vary depending on the lifestyle and spending habits of the student. A rough estimate of living expenses, including food, transportation, and other expenses, is around AUD 18,000 to AUD 20,000 per year.

It is important to note that these are only estimates and the actual expenses may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the student. Make sure to check CDU's website for the specific tuition fees and other expenses for your chosen program.

For reference, the cost breakdown is shown below:

• For college students in Darwin and Sydney, the cost of living may be different. Below is an estimate for both places as a guide: