Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

Studies in environmental science are concerned with the relationships between humans and their biogeological contexts with the aim of integrating the two with the insights offered by both the humanities and the sciences. Environmental science recognises the interdependence of humans and the rest of nature and research emphasises the processes and impacts of human environment interactions, policy development and implications, and the implementation of management strategies favourable to the environment.

The course has been designed to both broaden and deepen students' existing knowledge, providing intensive interdisciplinary as well as disciplinary research training in either the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science. In addition to research in an area of specific interest, through core coursework the course offers insight into the ideological, philosophical and disciplinary approaches to environment and sustainability. The selection of elective units offers a complement to candidates' prior studies.

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This course consists of a research thesis (supervised by staff within either the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Science), two 6-point core units and 12 points of electives.

Core units

• APG5425 Perspectives on environment and sustainability

and one of:

• APG5426 Environmental analysis
• APG5427 Frontiers in sustainability and environment
• APG5428 Environmental governance and citizenship

Elective units

Students complete 12 points of elective/s chosen from available level five units from either the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Science, or from other Monash faculties and/or other universities.

Thesis

Students complete a thesis of 20,000 to 25,000 words.

Master of Environmental Science by Research and Coursework